Obituary of Mary Pauline Baker Poucher

Mary Pauline Baker Poucher, 95, of Winter Haven, FL passed away from this life and entered into her eternal home in heaven, on December 6, 2021. Mary was born with her twin sister Martha on February 16, 1926, in Tulsa, OK to Richard and Bessie Baker. During World War II Mary worked as a riveter for Douglas Aircraft. Joining her sister in St. Petersburg, she met the Love of her life, Charles Poucher, a merchant Marine. Mary and Charles married prior to Charles being shipped overseas. Upon his return Mary and Charles went on to have two sons and a daughter. After raising her family, Mary went on to become a very talented hairdresser. She loved meeting people. Mary’s kindness, optimistic spirit, and Love of life will be remembered by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Charles Poucher, two Sons, Mike Poucher and Allen Poucher all of Florida; her sisters, Martha Horton, Wilma LaMonica, and Phyllis Baker; and a brother, Delmar Baker all of Oklahoma. As a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, she is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Brian) Dearwater; her brother, Lawrence (Betty) Baker; her faithful dog Maggie; two daughters- in- law, Linda Davis and Lynne Poucher; grandchildren, Jessica Thomason , Nina Dearwater, Misty Lopez and Amber Rabon; Great grandchildren, Isla Thomason, Cora Thomason, Misha Lopez, A.J Lopez, Ashton Lopez, T.J. Rabon and Levi Rupert; along with many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 9:30am till 10:30am, Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven. Graveside Services will follow at 11:00am at Rolling Hills Cemetery in Winter Haven.