Community mourns loss of Barbara Elizabeth Dean-Poole

Submitted byJ.C. Battle & Sons& Funeral HomeBarbara Elizabeth Dean-Poole, who was Administrator and Social Services director at Alaska Acres and George Martin Gerontology Center, died Aug. 6, 2024, in Stockton, California. She was 93. She was born on Oct. 15, 1931, in Cincinnati Ohio, to William and Coela (Tina) Dean, The oldest of seven children, she took on a matriarchal roll while her parents worked to provide a good life for them. She attended Woodward High School and later earned a B.A. degree from the Union Institute later in life.Barbara married John W. Poole and moved to Spokane Washington while John completed his tour in the U.S. Air Force. After 3 years they moved back to Cincinnati and Barbara worked many jobs during John’s aspiration to earn his accounting degree from the University of Cincinnati. She attended Zion Baptist Church and raised their children under the Lord at this sanctuary.Together, they raised three children Dr. Terrence Poole (Jessica), Dr. Karol Ford (Johnny) and Holly Poole Blackley (Andre). Their emphasis on education and community service resulted in all three children earning advanced post college degrees and are very involved in many civic and philanthropic organizations.Barbara’s dedication to her children spawned her...