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