In Memory Of
Laura Powell
Laura Powell
Laura B. Powell,93, of Lecompton, passed away Friday, November 18, 2005 at Deer Park Care Home in Meriden.
She was born August 20, 1912, in rural Douglas County, the daughter of George Otis and Laura S. Mathers Morriss.
She was an avid gardener and homemaker. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She married Gilbert W. Powell September 9, 1930 in Lyndon, KS. Preceded in death by husband Gilbert and infant daughter, Janice Dorene.
Survivors include a son, John D. Powell and wife Marva Lee of Lecompton; a daughter, Shirley June Combs and husband Harold of Smithsburg, MD; a sister in law, Elain Rendell of Topeka; granddaughters, Jenny Powell (Dale McGrath), Jolene Bickel (Bill), Julie Powell, Jill Powell (Ron Miller); grandsons, Jeff Combs (Liz), Craig Combs; 8 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Laura will lie in state after 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 22, at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel where family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 pm that evening. Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 23 at the funeral home with burial to follow in Eastview Cemetery in Big Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deer Park Care Home, 6313 Highway K4, Meriden, Kansas, 66512, the Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St., Lawrence, Kansas 66046 or to Heartland Hospice, 1033 SW. Gage, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
She was born August 20, 1912, in rural Douglas County, the daughter of George Otis and Laura S. Mathers Morriss.
She was an avid gardener and homemaker. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She married Gilbert W. Powell September 9, 1930 in Lyndon, KS. Preceded in death by husband Gilbert and infant daughter, Janice Dorene.
Survivors include a son, John D. Powell and wife Marva Lee of Lecompton; a daughter, Shirley June Combs and husband Harold of Smithsburg, MD; a sister in law, Elain Rendell of Topeka; granddaughters, Jenny Powell (Dale McGrath), Jolene Bickel (Bill), Julie Powell, Jill Powell (Ron Miller); grandsons, Jeff Combs (Liz), Craig Combs; 8 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Laura will lie in state after 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 22, at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel where family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 pm that evening. Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, November 23 at the funeral home with burial to follow in Eastview Cemetery in Big Springs.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deer Park Care Home, 6313 Highway K4, Meriden, Kansas, 66512, the Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St., Lawrence, Kansas 66046 or to Heartland Hospice, 1033 SW. Gage, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabel.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Laura Powell, please visit our flower store.
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Visitation
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southeast
Service
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
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