Ena Deloris Poyser

October 21, 2020

Mrs. Ena Deloris Poyser, 89 passed away on October 21, 2020 at Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY. She was born to the late Marion Perry and Herbert Goffe on July 22, 1931 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She is survived by her two daughters, Verona Poyser-Stephenson and Julian Poyser; her one grandchild, Julissa Stephenson and a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Anthony Poyser and husband George Lloyd Poyser. In 1968, she migrated to the United States alone in pursuit of a better life. She resided in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY with her family for over ten years and then relocated to Mt. Vernon, NY where she lived for over 40 years. Ena was a woman of strong faith and attributed all her successes to the goodness of God. She always encouraged her children to pray and read the Bible. Ena was an outgoing and hardworking woman, who never wasted a day. She moved through life without fear, meeting every challenge head on. Ena never drove a day in her life and called her feet her “two cars” as she kept on the move. She thoroughly enjoyed life and had a passion for music, dancing and traveling to various countries. Ena loved to sing and always had music playing when you visited her home. She was a warm loving person, who would lighten up any room. One of Ena’s most memorable quotes was “time is going”. She will be deeply missed. Visiting will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 10:00AM to 11:30AM followed by Funeral Service beginning at 11:30AM at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry.