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Geraldine Engstrom Poehlman

Geraldine Kay Engstrom Poehlman, 58, November 14, 1952 - March 19, 2011. After a courageous battle with cancer, Geraldine passed away peacefully at her home in Pangburn, Arkansas. Geraldine was born at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia. She was raised in Sherwood, Arkansas, graduating from Sylvan Hills High School. Geraldine was one of four children born to the late John Gibson Engstrom and Ferry Kinard Engstrom and was the beloved wife of Richard James Poehlman. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother George Allen Engstrom. She will forever be remembered by her brothers Charles David Engstrom and Harold Bruce Engstrom; children Amanda Moore Talley and Mitchell Wade Moore; treasured grandchildren Mitchell Wade Moore II and Caleb Edward Moore; caring in-laws Jessica Leigh Moore and Justin Matthew Talley; and countless other friends and family who were blessed to know her. Geraldine touched the lives of many people with her passionate way of living. She lived a life with no regrets, enjoying every day to the fullest. She was a member of Junior Auxiliary Women's Organization, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was a certified Jazzercise instructor for many years, as well as a coach for Searcy Youth Soccer League. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial gathering on Thursday, March 24th, 2011, from 5-8 pm at Powell Funeral Home, 2602 W. Beebe-Capps Expy., Searcy, Ark. 72143 The family requests in lieu of flowers please make a donation to American Cancer Society in her name. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

Published March 22, 2011

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