Debra L. Poe, 72, Passes Away in Benton, Kentucky

Longtime aerobics instructor and detention center cook was a member of North Marshall Church of Christ

Mar. 24, 2026 at 1:06am

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Debra L. Poe, a 72-year-old resident of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Marshall County Hospital. Born in 1953, Poe had a varied career that included being an aerobics instructor, an executive host at Harrah's, and a cook at the Marshall County Detention Center. She was a member of the North Marshall Church of Christ and is survived by her mother, husband, daughter, brother, sister, and grandchildren.

Why it matters

Poe's passing is a loss for the Benton community, where she was an active member and contributed to the health and wellbeing of residents through her work as an aerobics instructor. Her diverse career and involvement in the community highlight the multifaceted lives of many small-town residents.

The details

Debra L. Poe was born on August 30, 1953, in Benton, Kentucky, to the late Thomas Edwin Poe and Phyllis Thompson Poe. She was a graduate of North Marshall High School's Class of 1971 and went on to have a varied career, including serving as an aerobics instructor for Deb's Aerobics in Marshall County for many years, working as an executive host for Harrah's, and cooking at the Marshall County Detention Center.

  • Debra L. Poe passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • She was born on August 30, 1953.

The players

Debra L. Poe

A 72-year-old resident of Benton, Kentucky, who passed away on March 22, 2026. She had a varied career that included being an aerobics instructor, an executive host at Harrah's, and a cook at the Marshall County Detention Center.

Thomas Edwin Poe

Debra L. Poe's late father.

Phyllis Thompson Poe

Debra L. Poe's mother.

Terrance 'Terry' Fiske

Debra L. Poe's husband.

Mandie Keys-Puskarich

Debra L. Poe's daughter.

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What’s next

A funeral service for Debra L. Poe will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Collier Funeral Chapel in Benton, Kentucky, with Gary Knuckles officiating. Interment will follow in Marshall County Memory Gardens.

The takeaway

Debra L. Poe's passing is a loss for the Benton community, where she was an active member and contributed to the health and wellbeing of residents through her work as an aerobics instructor. Her diverse career and involvement in the community highlight the multifaceted lives of many small-town residents.