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Katherine Powell Obituary

Katherine Louise Powell VIRGINIA BEACH - Katherine Louise Powell, 71, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010. Katherine was an accomplished musician and served in music ministry for 27 years both at Beth Messiah Synagogue and Open Door Chapel. Her faith filled her with wonder in creation, the universe, nature and science. She ever sought new knowledge in God and these things He made. Katherine wrote beautiful poetry and was an avid dancer. She enjoyed Classics Plus Round Dance and Square Dance with the Thalia Thumpers, and she had many dance friends. She worked for The Christian Broadcasting Network for five years and for the city of Virginia Beach for more than 18 years. She was dedicated to her job and close to the many friends she worked with. Katherine had empathy with people, was a peaceful, positive thinker, and had a love for animals. She was predeceased by her father, Dr. Stanley H. Powell and mother, Alice Marie Reinecke Powell. She is survived by her son, Mark Lee Badger; grandchildren, Andrew Badger, Stuart Badger and Charlotte Badger; brothers, Stanley Powell, Thomas Powell and James Powell; and nephew, Lucas Powell. A funeral will be held Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m. in the Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, with Pastor Doug Ross officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Williamsburg. A viewing will be held Friday, June 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Snellings Funeral Home on Portsmouth Blvd.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2010.

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Andrea Jamison

June 24, 2010

I was saddened to see Katherine's obituary in the paper this morning. I worked with her in the Treasurer's Office and still kept in touch after she retired. I will treasure that last Christmas card I got from her in 2009. She told me that Angel had passed away and that she has a new cat, Sophie. I hope Penny and Sophie are taken care of. Miss you, Katherine!

Tom Powell

June 23, 2010

You will be greatly missed!
Katherine had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people smile. She was also a noted marksman. While she was a teenager, she won a Canadian - US shooting championship and the newspaper said about her: "Southern Annie Oakley Wins Championship!".
Here is a link to her high school year book page.
Love, your brother Tom
Katherine's High School Page Link

Karen Robinson

June 23, 2010

Katherine was a very kind soft spoken lady. I missed her when she retired from the City of Virginia Beach. She was always a pleasure to talk to and I have thought of her often. She will be greatly missed.

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