Joan "Jodi" Lehr

Joan “Jodi” Lehr

 89, of Martinsville, passed away on July 11, 2024 at Grand Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Martinsville. Jodi was born on August 19, 1934 in Morgan County, Indiana to the late William Chester Poe and Sadie (Sparks) Poe.

A lifelong resident of Morgan County, Jodi worked for RCA and Central Coil, before retiring as the manager for Dairyland in Brooklyn. She was a member of the ladies’ auxiliary of the Martinsville VFW Post 1257 and American Legion Post 230. She enjoyed family gatherings where she was known for her home cooking from scratch. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur William Lehr; brothers Donnie Poe, Connie Poe, Robert Poe; son Randy Lehr as well as a granddaughter Stephanie Lehr. 

She is survived by her daughter Karla Lehr; sons Timothy Lehr, Ricky Lehr; sisters Betty Hamilton, Marla Schoolcraft (Mitch); brothers Gary Poe (Shirley), William Poe (Barb); 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, who will all miss her dearly. 

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Jodi’s life on Monday, July 15th from 12noon to 2pm, at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, with services beginning at 2:00pm Monday in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services in Centerton Cemetery. 

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