Poindexter Funeral Services, Inc.

09/19/2026

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Mrs. Julia Mayes of Evanston, Illinois. Mrs. Mayes entered into eternal rest surrounded by her family. She was affectionately known as 'Mommy', 'Grandma', and 'Grandma Julia'. Mrs. Mayes was passionate about many things, such as cooking, baking, and sewing. However, the passion for her family stood out the most. Her wisdom, faith, and love will be cherished forever. Those that knew her, loved her. Please keep the family and friends of Mrs. Mayes in your thoughts and prayers.

An Evening Visitation will be held at Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church located at 1711 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church located at 1801 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL, 60201. The visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am followed by the funeral service from 11:00am to 12:30pm.

Interment will immediately follow at Sunset Memorial Lawns located at 3100 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.

Feel free to use this tribute page to share condolences, memories, and photos.

Arrangements entrusted to her youngest granddaughter, Tyra L. Poindexter, and the team at Poindexter Funeral Services, Inc.

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08/29/2026

Please join us in wishing our founder and president, Tyra L. Poindexter a very happy 30th birthday!!

For many years, Tyra has dedicated her time to helping those in need. Her selflessness, calm spirit, and attention to detail are key components to successfully guiding families who choose Poindexter Funeral Services, Inc.

Many do not see the hard work put in behind the scenes; the long work days, the sacrifices made, and wearing several different hats throughout the day, but we see it first hand.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for handling everyone with grace and care. We hope entering into this new year will bring you an abundance of joy and blessings.

Since Tyra is often seen in professional settings, enjoy these 10 fun facts about your neighborhood funeral director!

🎉 As a toddler, Tyra wore her winter snow boots year round (they were often on the wrong foot 😂)
🎉 Her favorite sport to play is soccer and her favorite sport to watch is basketball
🎉 She is a first generation funeral director
🎉 Her absolute favorite animal is a hippopotamus 🦛
🎉 She has a true love for sneakers
🎉 Although she is a dog lover, she has a cat named Quinn
🎉 She has a special appreciation for her growing Lego collection
🎉 Yellow tulips are her favorite flower
🎉 She knows how to play the flute and saxophone
🎉 She is a music lover! Her favorite genres are R&B, smooth jazz, & anything J. Cole.

Have an amazing 30th birthday, Tyra! You deserve it 💚💛

08/10/2026

With sadness, we announce the passing of Ms. Amanda Williams of Evanston, Illinois. Ms. Williams holds a special place in the hearts of many family members and friends. Please uplift her family in prayer and unwavering support.

A celebration of life will be held at a later time.

An obituary will be updated in the upcoming days. In the meantime, use this tribute page to share stories, memories, and photos.

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08/09/2026

It is with a very heavy heart to announce the passing of Mr. Bobby Joe Johnson of Evanston, IL. Mr. Johnson was an immensely important person to all who knew him. He will forever be honored as a dedicated husband, a dearest dad, a loving grandpa, a cherished brother, and a devoted uncle.

Mr. Johnson's celebration of life is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church located at 1711 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201. The visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am, followed by the funeral service from 11:00am to 12:30pm with interment at Sunset Memorial Lawns.

As the days go by, continue to encourage and uplift the entire family of Mr. Bobby Joe Johnson.

Feel free to use this tribute page to share memories, condolences, prayers, and pictures.

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07/24/2026

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Ms. Josephine "Jody" Brown of Evanston, IL. Jody was loved by all who knew her, and was known as "one of a kind"! Her presence will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

An evening wake for Ms. Brown will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201 from 3PM to 5PM.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation from 11AM to 12PM followed by the funeral ceremony from 12PM to 1PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations toward Ms. Brown's celebration of life can be made via Zelle. A QR code can be found in the comments below.

As the days come and go, continue to keep the family and friends of Ms. Brown in your thoughts and prayers.

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07/21/2026

It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Ms. Geraldine Poyser of Evanston, Illinois. Ms. Poyser was a joy and light to all that knew her. Carrying a contagious smile, positive attitude, and strong faith. Her passion and love for her family, her Evanston Township High School graduating class, bowling, crafting, cooking, and baking will never be forgotten.

A wake for Ms. Poyser will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201 from 6PM to 8PM.

Her celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at First Church of God Christian Life Center, 1524 Simpson Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Visitation from 10AM to 11AM followed by the funeral service from 11AM to 12PM.

Please email all acknowledgements to First Church of God Christian Life Center at [email protected]

Feel free to use this tribute page to share condolences, memories, stories, or photos. Continue to keep the family and friends of Ms. Poyser in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Tyra L. Poindexter and the staff of Poindexter Funeral Services, Inc.

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07/07/2026

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

I hope everyone is having a great week so far. You know what time it is, time to talk about it!

A funeral director can have many duties besides directing funerals, but what is there to do when there isn’t a funeral scheduled?

Here’s a DITL video to give you some insight! Let us know in the comments if you would like to see more video content from us.

07/01/2026

Late post!

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending Ladies Who Dream!

I had the opportunity to engage in guided dialogue with other successful entrepreneurial women and women in high leadership roles about growth, challenges, and overall goals. We shared a meal while sharing experiences, laughs, and well deserved tears.

It was truly a beneficial weekend to step out of my comfort zone. I had no idea I needed that space as much as I did.

Thank you for the invitation, I look forward to sharing spaces with you all in the future!

06/23/2026

Another Tuesday, another topic!

Today’s topic: who has the right to make the final say!
Is it the person who pays? 🤔👀

Today’s Talk About It Tuesday question of the week is below, let us know your thoughts in the comments.

06/16/2026

It’s Tuesday, let’s talk about it!

It's time for this weeks’ Talk About It Tuesday conversation of the week.

This week the question was about funeral home policies. Although there are state regulations for funeral professionals, each business enforces unique policies and procedures to avoid upsets and successfully serve families in need.

Have you ever experienced a policy or procedure at a funeral home that made you raise an eyebrow? 🤨 What was it?

Thanks for participating!

To be featured next Tuesday, message us your question(s).