Rita-Powell-Obituary

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Rita Jean Powell

Taylor, Michigan

Sep 5, 1943 – Apr 28, 2016 (Age 72)

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BORN
September 5, 1943
DIED
April 28, 2016
AGE
72
LOCATION
Taylor, Michigan

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Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Inc. - Allen Park Chapel Obituary

Powell, Rita Jean, age 72 of Taylor, passed away April 28, 2016. Loving mother of Spencer (Karin) and Michael (Peggy). Proud grandmother of Bailey, Zachary, and Jordan. Rita is also survived by her brothers Paul and Mark Sullivan, and sister Ellen Skiver. She was preceded in death by sister...

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May you rest in peace. I will miss you dearly. You will no longer be in pain. I love you aunt Rita.

Michael,
So very sorry to hear of your mom passing.May you find comfort in knowing she has transcended to a better place.My prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless you and keep you.

Love always, Brooke

Rita, 'a faithful friend is a treasure'. You were/are a treasure: not only to me, but to so many.
May you rest in peace and may the angels lead you into Paradise!

" My Dear sweet friend Rita,it too was my pleasure to work with her for many years. She was a sweet heart, and always had a kind word,and a big smile for everyone....I will miss you, but never forget you...May you rest in peace..

Rita you are now with my mom in heaven. I remember all the good times we had with you. Remember Boblo. You will surely be missed. Love Debi McCormick {Schiebel}.

so sorry for your lost mike. My condolences to the rest of your family also.

Rest in peace Rita, our thoughts are with your family to get through this hard time. We`ll wont forget you! Meat you in heaven! Your friends from Germany!

Rita became a part of my family as my sons were growing up. They knew her as "Crazy Lazy" and she would enthrall them with stories of her past. Her and I became "bingo buddies" and spent many a Friday night in Canada, returning at 5am the next day! She was always willing to help, as the time she drove us to Ohio to catch a train to D.C., and got stranded with my car in Ohio. She never complained, and we laughed about it later. I will miss all the games of "crazy eights" and euchre we...

Rita was such a kind loving soul, always knew just what to say to make you laugh and smile, it was my pleasure to work with her for many years, you will be missed. To her boys Michael and Spencer I'm so sorry for your loss, may her spirit fly high.