Bejou Onishe’ (Poe) Lumpkin was born April 17, 1979, to the late Morris Theron and Georgette Von’Mildre Poe. Her family and friends lovingly knew her as BJ. BJ started her education at Mary M. Bethune Elementary (Pre-K) and then went on to attend Grove Park Elementary, Ralph Bunche Middle, Frederick Douglas High and then graduated from Harper-Archer High. BJ accepted Christ into her life at an early age and later became a member of Hunter Hill First Missionary Baptist Church. With her work here on Earth being completed, on March 23, 2023, BJ transitioned from her Earthly Home to her Heavenly Home in God’s Kingdom. Bj enjoyed life and was always so full of energy. She loved dancing and singing karaoke. She enjoyed bowling, throwing parties, traveling, shopping and spending time with family and friends. BJ was united in matrimony to Cornelius Lee (Aja) and Eric Lumpkin (Erika and Zoe). Kyla was born into love with Charles McKoy. This devoted diva was not only an amazing mother, but a giving grandmother, a sassy sister, an adoring aunt, a caring cousin as well as a fabulous friend. She leaves to cherish her precious memory: Four beautiful daughters: Aja (Corey) Jackson, Kyla Mckoy, Erika and Zoe Lumpkin. Two granddaughters: Aria and Ava Jackson. One sister (Twin) Tez Byrd. Two brothers: Theron Poe and Michael Jones. Nieces and nephews: Victor, Shontez, Takiyah, Salayah, Sajean, Ashonti, Emmanuel, Hunter and a host of loving family and friends.
Celebration of life will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Hunter Hill Baptist Church at 11:00 AM. Professional services Entrusted to Wimberly Funeral Home.