Anna T. Poe, 83, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado since 1972. She lived her early years in Newport, Tennessee.
She was born Anna Cleo Teague on July 20, 1937, in Dandridge, Tennessee, to Edd B. and Velva Ann (Hall) Teague. Her mother died when she was two years old. Anna was raised by her father and Estelle J. (Reese) Teague, the only mother she ever knew.
She began her life of adventure as a military spouse when she married Robert V. Poe on September 9, 1957, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Robert served more than 22 years with the United States Army. During that time, Anna raised her two young children on her own when her husband was deployed twice to Vietnam and other assignments. Exciting times included a three-year deployment to Panama and travel through Central America in the family station wagon.
Her adventure continued when Robert was stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado. Anna owned and operated Ann’s Sub Sandwich Shop for many years. Her shop was located near the gate of Ft. Carson, and her customers included Army soldiers stationed there. She humorously described her business as making submarines for the Army. Anna and Robert were married for 51 years until his passing in 2009.
Anna was a member of Fountain Valley Baptist Church. Her family and friends will dearly miss her.
She is survived by her daughter: Renita (husband, Andrew) Wolf of Colorado Springs; her son: Rodney (wife, Janine) Poe of Denver; her brother: Jack Teague of Prescott, Arizona; her sister: Rita (husband, Fred) Flynn of Sevierville, Tennessee; and her sister in law: Gail Teague of Newport, Tennessee. Her brother, Paul Teague, preceded her in death.
Three grandchildren also survive her: Megan (husband, Chris) Kohne, Robert (wife, Sally) Poe and Holly (husband, Joe) Park, and five great-grandchildren, Tabitha, Chelsie, Hamilton, Luna, and Hunter.
A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Private entombment will be at Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum’s Gate of Heaven, Garden of Faith.
The family would like to thank Robyn Parker and her team at ViewPointe Assisted Living for their loving and caring support during Anna’s last few weeks. Memorials in her memory may be made to Bethesda Ministries, 15475 Gleneagle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
Debbie Hurst
25 Aug 2020I am so sorry for the passing of Ann. I’m so glad we came and seen her. I love you all and will be praying for you all too. Love Debbie and Carl Hurst
Bobby and Kerri Wilhoite
26 Aug 2020Family, So very sorry for you loss, thoughts and prayers for you all.
linda campain
26 Aug 2020So sorry for your loss, Rodney and family. Prayers and hugs.
Jack Teague
26 Aug 2020Sister Ann we will miss you!Love you,Your Brother Jack.
Aunt donna
28 Aug 2020So sorry Rodney and Janine. Prayers for you both. Aunt donna
Anonymous
30 Aug 2020Our most sincere condolences. Through Jack we knew her just a bit. Christian and Debi Deloof
Anonymous
10 Oct 2022that’s my great great grandma rest in piece love you nana
Jane
21 Jul 2023Ann, I loved your beautiful smile and thoughtful heart. I loved visiting you on so many occasions and you were so gracious. Your coleslaw and cornbread were non replicable…because I tried–you had a special touch. Thank you for always welcoming me into your beautiful home….I was so honored.