Jean Poarch, age 90, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 16, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her son, Ronal Young; parents Dennis and Emma Johns; daughter in law Judy Young; brother Dennis Johns Jr.: sisters, Faye Scott, Model Kendrick, Anner Lou Ridley, Syble Green, Betty Steelman, Bobbie Jo Stanley.

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Bob Poarch of Resaca GA; granddaughters, Beth Young Lawwell (Josh)of Shelbyville TN, Brittany Poarch of Chatsworth; great-grandchildren, Jessica and Johnathan Lawwell of Shelbyville TN, Ali Hulett of Chatsworth; stepsons Steve Poarch of Chatsworth and Mike Poarch of Oakman GA; brothers, Isaac Johns (Wylene) of Resaca GA and Jerry Johns (Martie)  of Chatsworth GA; several nieces, nephews, cousin, and friends also survive.

A service to honor the life of Jean Poarch will be 2 pm Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Canaanland Baptist Church, with Bro. Isaac Johns and Bro. R.V. Stanley officiating. The interment will be in the Craine Eater Cemetery. She will lie in-state at Canaanland Baptist Church on Sunday, November 20, 2022, from 12 pm to 2 pm.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 4 pm to 7 pm.

Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monument.