[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12912-12913]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING MS. MARGARET ``MAGGIE'' OWEN POOLE

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2016

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks to honor the life 
of Ms. Margaret ``Maggie'' Owen Poole, of Max Meadows, Virginia, who 
passed away on September 7, 2016. She was born November 22, 1932, 
daughter of the late William N. and Lula Metcalf Owen.
  I was always impressed with Maggie's work ethic and energy. Elected 
in 2007 to the Wythe County Board of Supervisors, she spent her life 
dedicating time and effort to her community. Maggie was the first to 
offer a helping hand to someone in need, and she put forth astounding 
effort in every task she undertook. In remarks at her funeral, it was 
said that folks ``felt certain that she is up in Heaven reorganizing 
things.'' This is a true reflection of how Maggie lived her life. She 
will be remembered for her generosity and hard work.
  Maggie will also be remembered for her strong opinions, which she 
shared confidently without reservation. With Maggie, you never had to 
wonder where you stood. She was a woman of many interests; a member of 
St. Paul United Methodist Church, an avid bridge player, and a 
substitute teacher at George Wythe High School for many years. Maggie 
was a strong advocate for Wythe County. From her efforts to pave dirt 
roads, to her devotion to the development of the industrial site 
Progress Park, she tirelessly supported creation of local jobs and the 
betterment of her community. In addition to her position on the Board 
of Supervisors, Maggie was active in the Wythe County Republican Party, 
a Wythe County Extension Volunteer, and the recipient of the Honorary 
FFA State Farmer Degree.

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  Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Stuart Poole and 
her grandson, Tom Poole. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-
law, Jay and Shelly Poole of Richmond, VA, Owen Poole and Liz Verhalen 
of Kingsport, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Billie Jean and Kurt Elmer 
of Bedford, VA; four grandchildren, Mary Elmer of Raleigh, NC, Kate and 
Brandon Turner of Christiansburg, VA, Morgan Poole of Minneapolis, MN 
and Adele Poole of Kingsport, TN; two brothers, James E. Owen of Rural 
Retreat, VA, Calvin and Diane Owen of Wilmington, NC; brother-in-law, 
Charles R. Poole of Birmingham, AL; sister-in-law, Faye Poole of 
Moneta, VA; several nieces and nephews.
  Maggie will be missed deeply by her family and loved ones. I know the 
Wythe County community will miss her hard work and numerous 
contributions. However, she will be remembered for the efforts she made 
to improve her community.
  On behalf of those who had the pleasure of knowing her, we thank her 
for her tireless service.

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