Georgia Achsah Powell
17 Mar 1916 – 22 Jan 2013
Georgia Achsah Powell
A Funeral service will be held February 15,2013 at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Harrison, Nebraska. Interment will follow at the Harrison Cemetery.
Georgia Achsah Powell, at the age of 96, died January 22, 2013 at the Chadron Hospital following a brief illness. Georgia A. Powell was born March 17, 1916 to Tress M. and Edith (Collamore) Powell in Harrison, Nebraska. She grew up in Harrison and lived most of her life in Harrison. She had one brother William M. Powell and one sister Jane Arlene Farnum of Tamworth, New Hampshire. George attended the Harrison Grade School and graduated from Sioux County High School in 1934. She remained in Harrison where she worked for Abie Whitsaker in his clothing store and for her father Tress, in the Hardware Store. When her brother Bill graduated from high school in 1937, Georgia and Bill moved to Laramie to attend the University of Wyoming. Georgia finisher her education at Parks Business College in Denver and remained in Denver, working as a legal secretary. Growing restless and wanting to be closer to her cousins, Georgia moved to Omaha, Nebraska and worked for J. C. Penney in their business office. Later she returned to Denver and accepted a job with Standard Brands. When World War II started, her father Tress, encouraged her to return to Harrison to help run Powell Hardware. After the war her brother Bill returned home from the Army Air Corps and Georgia and Bill worked together at the Hardware Store with their father, Tress Powell. After 20 years working in the hardware store, she decided to open her own business. In 1961 she opened Georgia's Gift Shop in the old Viele Drug Store building that was located next to the theater building. As her business grew, she relocated to a larger building located across from the Corner Market. The social aspect of the business was the best part of retail. Georgia's Gift Shop became a social gathering place for those interested in crafts, a cup of coffee, rounded out with snacks and chitchat. She closed her shop in 1973 so she could spend more time caring for her elderly father. In 1957 Georgia received her funeral director's license. She had a great working relationship with the Chamberlain's Funeral Home and continued working for the Chamberlains in the Harrison community until March of 2012. Georgia's distinctive personality, zest for life and compassion for others at a time of loss may have been why she enjoyed being involved in the funeral business, helping others deal with loss. Georgia was a charter member of the Harrison Ladies Community Club, a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star Sioux Chapter #319 with more than 50 years of active membership. She became a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church as a young child and enjoyed the many activities that revolved around the Church. She was a member of the church for 84 years. Throughout her life, Georgia was very active in many community projects and activities. Her enthusiasm for the Harrison community never faded and she was never shy about voicing her opinions about how things should be. She had an extensive knowledge of the community history and the people who lived there. Many times she was called on to answer questions about Harrison's past and its people. She was very pleased with the success of the new museum building and the community's involvement to make it happen. She often said being involved in the community was what kept her young at heart, especially if if involved cooking and baking for others. Her neighbors were the recipients of many baked goods and some good chats while snacking at her kitchen table. She loved to entertain and had many friends throughout the country come for an extended stay with her in Harrison. Georgia was always ready to go and embrace adventure. She enjoyed travelling throughout the United States visiting friends and her extended family. Georgia especially enjoyed children and they in turn liked her. Her nieces and nephews and eventually their children benefited from her love of family. Many summers and holidays were devoted to these families. She made every visit special in some way. Her extended family, church and community involvement was Georgia's life and she lived it right to the end. She led a long and fulfilling life and she did it her way. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Tress M. and Edith C. Powell, one brother, William M. Powell of Harrison, and one sister, Jane Arlene Farnum of Tamworth, New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following organizations: Harrison Memorial United Methodist Church, Harrison Ambulance Fund, The Harrison Fire Department or the VFW Post #7970 in Harrison.
Please note. The Middle Name in the Memorial is spelled Achsah. The Middle Name on the Gravestone is spelled Ashcah.
17 Mar 1916 – 22 Jan 2013
Georgia Achsah Powell
A Funeral service will be held February 15,2013 at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Harrison, Nebraska. Interment will follow at the Harrison Cemetery.
Georgia Achsah Powell, at the age of 96, died January 22, 2013 at the Chadron Hospital following a brief illness. Georgia A. Powell was born March 17, 1916 to Tress M. and Edith (Collamore) Powell in Harrison, Nebraska. She grew up in Harrison and lived most of her life in Harrison. She had one brother William M. Powell and one sister Jane Arlene Farnum of Tamworth, New Hampshire. George attended the Harrison Grade School and graduated from Sioux County High School in 1934. She remained in Harrison where she worked for Abie Whitsaker in his clothing store and for her father Tress, in the Hardware Store. When her brother Bill graduated from high school in 1937, Georgia and Bill moved to Laramie to attend the University of Wyoming. Georgia finisher her education at Parks Business College in Denver and remained in Denver, working as a legal secretary. Growing restless and wanting to be closer to her cousins, Georgia moved to Omaha, Nebraska and worked for J. C. Penney in their business office. Later she returned to Denver and accepted a job with Standard Brands. When World War II started, her father Tress, encouraged her to return to Harrison to help run Powell Hardware. After the war her brother Bill returned home from the Army Air Corps and Georgia and Bill worked together at the Hardware Store with their father, Tress Powell. After 20 years working in the hardware store, she decided to open her own business. In 1961 she opened Georgia's Gift Shop in the old Viele Drug Store building that was located next to the theater building. As her business grew, she relocated to a larger building located across from the Corner Market. The social aspect of the business was the best part of retail. Georgia's Gift Shop became a social gathering place for those interested in crafts, a cup of coffee, rounded out with snacks and chitchat. She closed her shop in 1973 so she could spend more time caring for her elderly father. In 1957 Georgia received her funeral director's license. She had a great working relationship with the Chamberlain's Funeral Home and continued working for the Chamberlains in the Harrison community until March of 2012. Georgia's distinctive personality, zest for life and compassion for others at a time of loss may have been why she enjoyed being involved in the funeral business, helping others deal with loss. Georgia was a charter member of the Harrison Ladies Community Club, a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star Sioux Chapter #319 with more than 50 years of active membership. She became a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church as a young child and enjoyed the many activities that revolved around the Church. She was a member of the church for 84 years. Throughout her life, Georgia was very active in many community projects and activities. Her enthusiasm for the Harrison community never faded and she was never shy about voicing her opinions about how things should be. She had an extensive knowledge of the community history and the people who lived there. Many times she was called on to answer questions about Harrison's past and its people. She was very pleased with the success of the new museum building and the community's involvement to make it happen. She often said being involved in the community was what kept her young at heart, especially if if involved cooking and baking for others. Her neighbors were the recipients of many baked goods and some good chats while snacking at her kitchen table. She loved to entertain and had many friends throughout the country come for an extended stay with her in Harrison. Georgia was always ready to go and embrace adventure. She enjoyed travelling throughout the United States visiting friends and her extended family. Georgia especially enjoyed children and they in turn liked her. Her nieces and nephews and eventually their children benefited from her love of family. Many summers and holidays were devoted to these families. She made every visit special in some way. Her extended family, church and community involvement was Georgia's life and she lived it right to the end. She led a long and fulfilling life and she did it her way. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Tress M. and Edith C. Powell, one brother, William M. Powell of Harrison, and one sister, Jane Arlene Farnum of Tamworth, New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following organizations: Harrison Memorial United Methodist Church, Harrison Ambulance Fund, The Harrison Fire Department or the VFW Post #7970 in Harrison.
Please note. The Middle Name in the Memorial is spelled Achsah. The Middle Name on the Gravestone is spelled Ashcah.
Georgia Achsah Powell
17 Mar 1916 – 22 Jan 2013
Georgia Achsah Powell
A Funeral service will be held February 15,2013 at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Harrison, Nebraska. Interment will follow at the Harrison Cemetery.
Georgia Achsah Powell, at the age of 96, died January 22, 2013 at the Chadron Hospital following a brief illness. Georgia A. Powell was born March 17, 1916 to Tress M. and Edith (Collamore) Powell in Harrison, Nebraska. She grew up in Harrison and lived most of her life in Harrison. She had one brother William M. Powell and one sister Jane Arlene Farnum of Tamworth, New Hampshire. George attended the Harrison Grade School and graduated from Sioux County High School in 1934. She remained in Harrison where she worked for Abie Whitsaker in his clothing store and for her father Tress, in the Hardware Store. When her brother Bill graduated from high school in 1937, Georgia and Bill moved to Laramie to attend the University of Wyoming. Georgia finisher her education at Parks Business College in Denver and remained in Denver, working as a legal secretary. Growing restless and wanting to be closer to her cousins, Georgia moved to Omaha, Nebraska and worked for J. C. Penney in their business office. Later she returned to Denver and accepted a job with Standard Brands. When World War II started, her father Tress, encouraged her to return to Harrison to help run Powell Hardware. After the war her brother Bill returned home from the Army Air Corps and Georgia and Bill worked together at the Hardware Store with their father, Tress Powell. After 20 years working in the hardware store, she decided to open her own business. In 1961 she opened Georgia's Gift Shop in the old Viele Drug Store building that was located next to the theater building. As her business grew, she relocated to a larger building located across from the Corner Market. The social aspect of the business was the best part of retail. Georgia's Gift Shop became a social gathering place for those interested in crafts, a cup of coffee, rounded out with snacks and chitchat. She closed her shop in 1973 so she could spend more time caring for her elderly father. In 1957 Georgia received her funeral director's license. She had a great working relationship with the Chamberlain's Funeral Home and continued working for the Chamberlains in the Harrison community until March of 2012. Georgia's distinctive personality, zest for life and compassion for others at a time of loss may have been why she enjoyed being involved in the funeral business, helping others deal with loss. Georgia was a charter member of the Harrison Ladies Community Club, a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star Sioux Chapter #319 with more than 50 years of active membership. She became a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church as a young child and enjoyed the many activities that revolved around the Church. She was a member of the church for 84 years. Throughout her life, Georgia was very active in many community projects and activities. Her enthusiasm for the Harrison community never faded and she was never shy about voicing her opinions about how things should be. She had an extensive knowledge of the community history and the people who lived there. Many times she was called on to answer questions about Harrison's past and its people. She was very pleased with the success of the new museum building and the community's involvement to make it happen. She often said being involved in the community was what kept her young at heart, especially if if involved cooking and baking for others. Her neighbors were the recipients of many baked goods and some good chats while snacking at her kitchen table. She loved to entertain and had many friends throughout the country come for an extended stay with her in Harrison. Georgia was always ready to go and embrace adventure. She enjoyed travelling throughout the United States visiting friends and her extended family. Georgia especially enjoyed children and they in turn liked her. Her nieces and nephews and eventually their children benefited from her love of family. Many summers and holidays were devoted to these families. She made every visit special in some way. Her extended family, church and community involvement was Georgia's life and she lived it right to the end. She led a long and fulfilling life and she did it her way. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Tress M. and Edith C. Powell, one brother, William M. Powell of Harrison, and one sister, Jane Arlene Farnum of Tamworth, New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following organizations: Harrison Memorial United Methodist Church, Harrison Ambulance Fund, The Harrison Fire Department or the VFW Post #7970 in Harrison.
Please note. The Middle Name in the Memorial is spelled Achsah. The Middle Name on the Gravestone is spelled Ashcah.
17 Mar 1916 – 22 Jan 2013
Georgia Achsah Powell
A Funeral service will be held February 15,2013 at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Harrison, Nebraska. Interment will follow at the Harrison Cemetery.
Georgia Achsah Powell, at the age of 96, died January 22, 2013 at the Chadron Hospital following a brief illness. Georgia A. Powell was born March 17, 1916 to Tress M. and Edith (Collamore) Powell in Harrison, Nebraska. She grew up in Harrison and lived most of her life in Harrison. She had one brother William M. Powell and one sister Jane Arlene Farnum of Tamworth, New Hampshire. George attended the Harrison Grade School and graduated from Sioux County High School in 1934. She remained in Harrison where she worked for Abie Whitsaker in his clothing store and for her father Tress, in the Hardware Store. When her brother Bill graduated from high school in 1937, Georgia and Bill moved to Laramie to attend the University of Wyoming. Georgia finisher her education at Parks Business College in Denver and remained in Denver, working as a legal secretary. Growing restless and wanting to be closer to her cousins, Georgia moved to Omaha, Nebraska and worked for J. C. Penney in their business office. Later she returned to Denver and accepted a job with Standard Brands. When World War II started, her father Tress, encouraged her to return to Harrison to help run Powell Hardware. After the war her brother Bill returned home from the Army Air Corps and Georgia and Bill worked together at the Hardware Store with their father, Tress Powell. After 20 years working in the hardware store, she decided to open her own business. In 1961 she opened Georgia's Gift Shop in the old Viele Drug Store building that was located next to the theater building. As her business grew, she relocated to a larger building located across from the Corner Market. The social aspect of the business was the best part of retail. Georgia's Gift Shop became a social gathering place for those interested in crafts, a cup of coffee, rounded out with snacks and chitchat. She closed her shop in 1973 so she could spend more time caring for her elderly father. In 1957 Georgia received her funeral director's license. She had a great working relationship with the Chamberlain's Funeral Home and continued working for the Chamberlains in the Harrison community until March of 2012. Georgia's distinctive personality, zest for life and compassion for others at a time of loss may have been why she enjoyed being involved in the funeral business, helping others deal with loss. Georgia was a charter member of the Harrison Ladies Community Club, a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star Sioux Chapter #319 with more than 50 years of active membership. She became a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church as a young child and enjoyed the many activities that revolved around the Church. She was a member of the church for 84 years. Throughout her life, Georgia was very active in many community projects and activities. Her enthusiasm for the Harrison community never faded and she was never shy about voicing her opinions about how things should be. She had an extensive knowledge of the community history and the people who lived there. Many times she was called on to answer questions about Harrison's past and its people. She was very pleased with the success of the new museum building and the community's involvement to make it happen. She often said being involved in the community was what kept her young at heart, especially if if involved cooking and baking for others. Her neighbors were the recipients of many baked goods and some good chats while snacking at her kitchen table. She loved to entertain and had many friends throughout the country come for an extended stay with her in Harrison. Georgia was always ready to go and embrace adventure. She enjoyed travelling throughout the United States visiting friends and her extended family. Georgia especially enjoyed children and they in turn liked her. Her nieces and nephews and eventually their children benefited from her love of family. Many summers and holidays were devoted to these families. She made every visit special in some way. Her extended family, church and community involvement was Georgia's life and she lived it right to the end. She led a long and fulfilling life and she did it her way. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Tress M. and Edith C. Powell, one brother, William M. Powell of Harrison, and one sister, Jane Arlene Farnum of Tamworth, New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of the following organizations: Harrison Memorial United Methodist Church, Harrison Ambulance Fund, The Harrison Fire Department or the VFW Post #7970 in Harrison.
Please note. The Middle Name in the Memorial is spelled Achsah. The Middle Name on the Gravestone is spelled Ashcah.
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