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Margaret Powers Obituary

Margaret Elizabeth St.Clair Powers, 92, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 at Oakwood Manor Health & Rehab. Born in Bedford on May 5, 1920; a daughter of the late John Lewis St.Clair and Sarah Ann Carter St.Clair. In addition to her parents Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Drenon Arthur Powers; one sister, Willie St.Clair Moseley; four brothers, Eddie St.Clair, John Henry St.Clair, Richard St.Clair and Ralph St.Clair. Margaret is survived by one niece, Wanda S. Hensley and her husband, Mickey of Bedford; three nephews, Steven St.Clair, James M. St.Clair, both of Bedford and Michael L. St.Clair of PA; her special caretakers, Martha and James Agee and Valerie Detamore; also numerous other nieces, nephews and many friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1070 MacCorckle Ave SE, Suite 141, Charleston, WV 25314 or Bedford Presbyterian Church, 105 W. Main St., Bedford, VA 24523. A Graveside service was conducted at 11 am on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 at Virginia Memorial Park with Rev. John T. Salley officiating. To send condolences online please visit tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540.586.3443.

Published by Bedford Bulletin from Jan. 3 to Jan. 10, 2013.
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