Mildred Boone Powell, age 87, died Friday, September 8, 2006 in Palm Harbor, Florida. Ralph, Mildred's loving husband of 68 years, made his way to heaven just days ahead of her. They were lifelong residents of Marion. They had resided for the last few years at the Balmoral Assisted Living Apartments, Palm Harbor, Florida, near family, where they received loving and compassionate care. They made friends quickly in their new home as they warmed many hearts with their sweet and caring personalities. Ralph and Mildred were members of the Marion Baptist Church. Mildred taught Sunday School and was involved in many church circles and mission work. Ralph and Mildred purchased the Lincoln Hotel in 1977. Mildred worked for many years at the Baldwin's Department Store and she also assisted her husband in the management of the Lincoln Hotel until 1999.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Preston Boone and Mary Annella Prater; sister, Selma Boone Petty; and brother, Gilbert Lee Boone. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Lee Powell and wife, Karen of Alexandria,
Virginia and W. David Powell and wife, Deborah of Palm Harbor, Florida. Five wonderful grandchildren, Ron's children, Desiree and Charles and W. David's children, W. Keith, Maura and W. Hunter. Mildred is also survived by two brothers, Walter "Jack" Boone of Marion, Virginia and Hiram "Vance" Boone of Richmond, Virginia. Ralph and Mildred are also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great grand nieces and great grand nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at Marion Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Virginia. The family is being served by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Preston Boone and Mary Annella Prater; sister, Selma Boone Petty; and brother, Gilbert Lee Boone. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Lee Powell and wife, Karen of Alexandria,
Virginia and W. David Powell and wife, Deborah of Palm Harbor, Florida. Five wonderful grandchildren, Ron's children, Desiree and Charles and W. David's children, W. Keith, Maura and W. Hunter. Mildred is also survived by two brothers, Walter "Jack" Boone of Marion, Virginia and Hiram "Vance" Boone of Richmond, Virginia. Ralph and Mildred are also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great grand nieces and great grand nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at Marion Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Virginia. The family is being served by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
Mildred Boone Powell, age 87, died Friday, September 8, 2006 in Palm Harbor, Florida. Ralph, Mildred's loving husband of 68 years, made his way to heaven just days ahead of her. They were lifelong residents of Marion. They had resided for the last few years at the Balmoral Assisted Living Apartments, Palm Harbor, Florida, near family, where they received loving and compassionate care. They made friends quickly in their new home as they warmed many hearts with their sweet and caring personalities. Ralph and Mildred were members of the Marion Baptist Church. Mildred taught Sunday School and was involved in many church circles and mission work. Ralph and Mildred purchased the Lincoln Hotel in 1977. Mildred worked for many years at the Baldwin's Department Store and she also assisted her husband in the management of the Lincoln Hotel until 1999.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Preston Boone and Mary Annella Prater; sister, Selma Boone Petty; and brother, Gilbert Lee Boone. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Lee Powell and wife, Karen of Alexandria,
Virginia and W. David Powell and wife, Deborah of Palm Harbor, Florida. Five wonderful grandchildren, Ron's children, Desiree and Charles and W. David's children, W. Keith, Maura and W. Hunter. Mildred is also survived by two brothers, Walter "Jack" Boone of Marion, Virginia and Hiram "Vance" Boone of Richmond, Virginia. Ralph and Mildred are also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great grand nieces and great grand nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at Marion Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Virginia. The family is being served by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Wiley Preston Boone and Mary Annella Prater; sister, Selma Boone Petty; and brother, Gilbert Lee Boone. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Lee Powell and wife, Karen of Alexandria,
Virginia and W. David Powell and wife, Deborah of Palm Harbor, Florida. Five wonderful grandchildren, Ron's children, Desiree and Charles and W. David's children, W. Keith, Maura and W. Hunter. Mildred is also survived by two brothers, Walter "Jack" Boone of Marion, Virginia and Hiram "Vance" Boone of Richmond, Virginia. Ralph and Mildred are also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great grand nieces and great grand nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at Marion Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Virginia. The family is being served by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
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