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DORA STROMAN POWE
1927 - 2016
DORA STROMAN POWE
1927 - 2016
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BORN
1927
DIED
2016
DORA POWE Obituary
Age 88, of Homewood, born in Culpeper, VA on Nov. 9, 1927, the daughter of the late Ernest and Dora Carter, went to see the Lord on Jan. 7, 2016. Dora is survived by her brother, Alfred (Lorraine) Pulliam; her children, Joan, William, Denise, Bruce, and Leslie; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one nephew; and many nieces. Dora was preceded in death by her son, Charles Powe. Friends welcomed Friday, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SPRIGGS - WATSON, 720 N. Lang Ave. Homegoing Service Saturday, 11 a.m. at Sixth Mt. Zion, 6556 Shetland St. Burial Greenwood Cemetery.
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Eloise Page
May 22, 2016
Extending my deepest condolences to Leslie, Dana, Kim and Bruce. We lived in the same court in East Hills and Ms. Powe was this wonderful, loving and sweet woman. A second Mom to everyone.
Veronica Edwards
January 15, 2016
I am sorry Leslie to here about your mother. May God be with you through this time of sorrow and heal hearts of family and friends. God Bless you'll.
Veronica Edwards
January 15, 2016
I am so sorry Leslie to hear about your mother.
May God be with you, your family and friends through this time of sorrow. God bless!! You'll.
January 14, 2016
My deepest sympathies Leslie to you and the family..... I remember coming over your house after we would come home from school, and your mom would be cooking you guys dinner and it ALWAYS smelled so darn good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even though I haven't seen you guys for so many years, I will always remember your Mom!!!!!!!!
Dawn Bunch
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Steven Carter
January 14, 2016
Dana, I am sorry to hear about your grandmother and Chuckie. I'm at a loss of words. May God bless you and your family. Haven't seen you in years. Love you. Your cousin Steve.
January 14, 2016
You are one of the sweetest Mother's I know. Always there for your children and loving unconditionally. God Bless You, Rest in Peace.
Robin Poe White
January 14, 2016
To My Dearest Family, somethings I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I needed you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you'll.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
With Love Robin Poe White and Family....
Ronnie and wife Mary
Ronnie Poellnitz
January 14, 2016
My sincere condolences to Bruce, and the family. Mrs. Powe, I will miss you more than you know. Thank you for taking such good care of me. Your family is one of the BEST.
Kimberly Duncan
January 14, 2016
I will miss my Grandma ( Gram) so very much.... She was the Queen of our family she was one of kind.... I will miss not being able to call her when my day wasn't going right or I just needed to hear her voice telling me Hi Kimberly I'm going to the casino and I would say ok gram I am going to put a few dollars into your account for you..:) She would get such a big kick out of that... I love and miss you so very much Gram. Rest In Peace and I know that you are ok cause you are with Uncle Chuckie...
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