Katie Poulos Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Katie Poulos, 75, of Dongola passed away at 3:50AM on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born December 19, 1944 in Saline County, to Clint and Lillian (Carrier) Endsley. She married Bill Poulos on September 3, 1967. Katie was known for the love she gave, caring for others and making certain that they had a full stomach of her delicious cooking. She would mother anyone who would accept it. Katie loved the woods, the outdoors, and her dogs. She was a sun goddess and grammar nazi. Katie earned her Master’s Degree in English at Southern Illinois University. She became a textual editor at the Center for Dewey Studies at SIU for 20 years and then worked for Shawnee Community College where she taught English then was an administrator of financial aid. Once Katie retired she devoted her life to her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Bill; daughter, Elaina (Tim) Keller; son, Chris Poulos (Alison Smith); grandchildren, Sydney Waters, Elias Keller, Soren Keller, Will Keller, Elliott Poulos, Jude Poulos; great-grandchildren, Sailor and Romy Waters; sister, Elaine Myers. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 2 sisters, Mary Anne Alexander and an infant. The family will celebrate Katie’s life privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or your favorite animal shelter. Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.

Katie Poulos

December 19, 1944 - July 12, 2020