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POWERS,
MARGARET ISABELLE
Age 87, of Grand Blanc, died June 10, 2013. Services will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Flint or Genesys Hospice. Margaret was born March 28, 1926 in Detroit. She was a graduate of Michigan State College and taught school at Pierce Elementary in Birmingham and Bendle Elementary in Burton. Mrs. Powers had lived in Grand Blanc since 1963. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Flint, Grand Blanc National Farm & Garden Club and the Grand Blanc Women's Club, where she also served as an officer. Mrs. Powers also volunteered at Genesys Hospital and "Cross-Over" Downtown Ministry. Surviving are: children, Lorne (Amanda) Powers of Williston, ND, Lorie Powers of Grand Blanc; grandchildren, Donald and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verne in 1986. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of
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June 17, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss, Lorie.
The Brenisers
June 17, 2013
Our memories of Margaret from Lathrup Village will be in our hearts and minds forever. I'm sure mom loved Margaret's "ironing day" and "potato soup day" visits, and she and Vern sure livened up the neighborhood parties. Margaret was a loveable character, one who will not be forgotten.
June 15, 2013
I taught with Margaret at West Bendle. What good memories I have of her. My condolences. Nancy Fairchild
Lorraine Lorne
June 13, 2013
Sorry to learn of Margaret's passing. She was such a live wire. For the past few years I always enjoyed visiting when I was in Michigan. I'll call you soon. My sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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June 13, 2013
Mrs. Powers was my 5th grade teacher at West bendle Elementaryback in 1967.
First teacher to ever give me a swat. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Michelle Borucki
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