N. Lavon Ethridge POWELL

POWELL, N. Lavon Ethridge 90, beloved wife and mother, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 20, 2017 in Tucson. Born on September, 19, 1926 the daughter of Manford and Norma Ethridge, she grew up in Monet, MO. With a Nursing degree and BS in missions, she became a missionary in India with the Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society. It was there that she met her husband, Morris Powell. After marriage and the birth of their daughter, they spent five years in Africa before returning to Arizona. They made their home in Bullhead City, AZ for 20+ years before moving to Tucson, AZ in 1996, where they have resided since. She never lost her love of teaching about Christ and showing His love. She was an active member of Sabino Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Morris; daughter, Shalu Taylor; three grandchildren, Sean, Brynn, and Seth Taylor; and a brother, David. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Sabino Road Baptist Church, 2710 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest memorial gifts to be made to Sabino Road Baptist Church for the CHIKALDA CHILDREN'S SPRING CAMP in India. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY