Florence Powell, 86, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at Taylor House Hospice.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Hamilton's Funeral Home, with burial to follow at the Linn Cemetery in Norwalk. Visitation will be 11 am – 1 pm prior to the service.
Florence was born February 3, 1927, in Lucas, Iowa, to Harry C. and Minnie M. Rouse. She worked at Home Health as a nurse. She enjoyed spending time with her family as well as her Cat, Abby. She was a member of Eagle Vision Church, and was a member of the Kingsway Cathedral for over 40 years.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward Morrow Powell; and daughter, Deloris Chiles.
She is survived by her children, Gary (Sharon) Scott of Des Moines, Peggy (Mike) Knight of Des Moines, Edward Powell of West Des Moines, Betty Jo (Scott) Browning of Georgia, Bobbie Jo Powell of Des Moines, Errond (Rachel) Powell of Carlisle, Jennifer Powell of West Des Moines, Penny Raye Powell of Des Moines, and Selena Powell of Des Moines; her sisters, Helen Willard of Florida and Lois Biesner of California; her brother, John Rouse of Des Moines; sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Florence Powell, 86, died Friday, March 22, 2013, at Taylor House Hospice.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Hamilton's Funeral Home, with burial to follow at the Linn Cemetery in Norwalk. Visitation will be 11 am – 1 pm prior to the service.
Florence was born February 3, 1927, in Lucas, Iowa, to Harry C. and Minnie M. Rouse. She worked at Home Health as a nurse. She enjoyed spending time with her family as well as her Cat, Abby. She was a member of Eagle Vision Church, and was a member of the Kingsway Cathedral for over 40 years.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward Morrow Powell; and daughter, Deloris Chiles.
She is survived by her children, Gary (Sharon) Scott of Des Moines, Peggy (Mike) Knight of Des Moines, Edward Powell of West Des Moines, Betty Jo (Scott) Browning of Georgia, Bobbie Jo Powell of Des Moines, Errond (Rachel) Powell of Carlisle, Jennifer Powell of West Des Moines, Penny Raye Powell of Des Moines, and Selena Powell of Des Moines; her sisters, Helen Willard of Florida and Lois Biesner of California; her brother, John Rouse of Des Moines; sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
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