Mrs. Alma Barber Poynter age 96, of Starke passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 in Shands at Starke following a long illness. Mrs. Poynter was born on September 30, 1914 in Neoga, FL located in Flagler County to the late Benjamin Robert and Martha Rowell Barber and was a homemaker. Alma was a member of Lakeshore Methodist Church in Jacksonville and several civic organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Harry S. Poynter. Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law Sandra M. Poynter Sanders and Elzie S. Sanders of Starke; grandchildren: B. Eric Sanders and wife Stephanie of DeBary; M. Paul Sanders of Starke; great grandsons: Austin and Hunter Sanders of DeBary; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in the DEWITT C. JONES CHAPEL on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with funeral services beginning at 11 oclock. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM in Greenlawn Cemetery, Jacksonville. Reverend Dennis ONeill will officiate. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimers Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com. hide