Jeanette Blevins Powers

Jeanette Blevins Powers, 49, of Konnarock passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn.  She was a native of Washington County and had lived in the Konnarock community for most of her life.  She was a daughter of Betty Riffey Blevins of Konnarock and of the late Clarence Blevins.  Mrs. Powers had worked at BB & T Bank in Damascus for 29 years and was an active member of Azen Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her husband of 28 years, Keith N. Powers; one son, Kyle B. Powers of the home; one sister, Vickie Sue Stike of Damascus; a very special niece, Alanna Buchanan of Damascus; a very special nephew, Clay Stike of Damascus; two very precious great-nieces, Laken and Leah Buchanan; and other nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted Nov. 28 in the Garrett Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Blevins and Pastor Ronnie Blevins officiating.  The committal service and interment were Saturday, Nov. 29, at Azen Cemetery in Konnarock.  Pallbearers were Kevin Anderson, Kelly Powers Jr., Robert Blevins, James Waddell, Craig Milhorne, and Larry Gentry.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Hayes, Bobby Fain, Lawrence Blevins, Ira Blevins, Gary Blevins and Kelly Powers.  The family would like to extend a special thanks to all of Jeanette's health care providers and especially all her friends and staff members of BB & T Bank and to all the loyal customers from the bank for all their prayers and support during her time of illness.  Online condolences may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com.  Mrs. Powers and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus.