Obituaries
May 22, 2026
Cynthia Joan Poarch
Cynthia Joan Poarch
3/23/34 – 5/22/26
Cynthia Joan Poarch, 92 – Garland, TX, was born on March 23, 1934 in
Longview, TX to Mary Helen (Strickland) and Murl Jack Pendleton. She
entered her eternal rest on May 22, 2026.
A drum majorette and cheerleader, Joan graduated Corsicana High
School (TX) in 1951. The next day, she married the love of her life,
Bennie Poarch, beginning their beautiful life together. She was primarily
a homemaker; being a loving wife and raising 6 children kept her busy.
She was an incredible wife, mother, “Granny”, friend, and caregiver.
She loved waterfalls, fall colors, and travel, having made it to 45 states,
most with Bennie and family. Following Bennie’s death, she traveled to
Spain (on her own), Italy, Portugal, Hawaii, Bahamas, and Costa Rica
(ziplining at 80 years old).
She was a faithful, long-time member (65+ years) of Axe Memorial
United Methodist Church in Garland, where she attended the 2x2
Sunday School Class. Activities included various leadership roles, the
Thursday Sharing group, United Methodist Women, Lay Witness
Missions, and more.
Preceded in death by her husband Bennie; parents Mary Helen and Murl
Pendleton; daughter Cynthia Anne Poarch; daughters-in-law Mary
Poarch and Marie Poarch; grandson Bryce Daniel Nix; and her siblings
Murl J. Pendleton, Larue Jones, and David Pendleton.
Survived by daughters Kathy (John) Walker and Janet (Buddy) Hood;
sons Danny Poarch, Steve Poarch, and Kelly (Tracey) Poarch;
grandchildren Melissa Walker, Tiffany Nix, Bethany (Charlie) Parker,
Benjamin (Erin) Nix, Matt Poarch, Stephanie (Pete) Nixon, Andrew
(Abby) Poarch, Hunter Poarch, Brooke Poarch; great-grandchildren
Cynthia (Kris) Storey, Nathan Walker, Autumn Garrett, Cheney (Brett)
Spears, Brycen Ortega, Lennon Parker, Averie Nix, Myles Poarch; and
numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services on Friday, May 29, 2026 include visitation from 10:00am to
11:00am and Celebration of Life Service at 11:00am. Both at Axe
Memorial United Methodist Church. Graveside at Resthaven Memorial
Park in Corsicana, TX at 2:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Axe Memorial UMC, 1700
W. Kingsley Rd. Garland, TX 75041
Condolences
Tonya Wagner May 28, 2026
Friend Barling , Arkansas
So very sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Curtis May 29, 2026
Co-worker of Danny San Antonio , Texas
Wishing you peace and comfort as you navigate this challenging time
Mark Flynt May 29, 2026
Friend of the Poarch family Rockwall , Texas
Joan & I send our deepest condolences to the Poarch and Axe family, along with the joy of knowing Joan has joined Bennie, many of her family members, and countless Axe members in heaven with her Lord Jesus. What a wonderful woman of God and a true champion of life . . . a life well lived spreading the joy God can give a person in the midst of great loss and extreme heartbreak. I never, ever saw her without a smile on her face and joy in her heart. She truly was, and continues to be, an incredible inspiration to me. If you ever wanted to see a true example of “the joy of the Lord is my strength”, look no further than the life of Joan Poarch. With tears in our eyes, but joy in our hearts, we already miss you! Joan & Mark Flynt