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Katherine Powell Obituary
September 26, 1924-November 6, 2012
Raleigh
Katherine Bowden Powell lived an extraordinary life, rich in her love of faith, family and friends. The service in Celebration of her Life will be held Sunday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, where she served for years as a volunteer, active Circle member, and was honored as a Lifetime Member of the Presbyterian Women. A frequent volunteer at Wake Relief, Kay Powell loved to help others and was known to all of her friends for the Moravian Sugar Cakes she hand made for them every Christmas and loved to deliver herself.
Married for 45 years to William Isaac Powell Jr., who predeceased her, she is survived by their two children to whom she was an amazing mother: Sidney Katherine Powell of Dallas, Texas and Asheville, NC, and William Isaac ("Ike") Powell, III of Raleigh; her grandson--the light of her life--Wilson Bowden Powell; her precious sister, Becky Bowden of Durham, NC; and myriad dear friends.
The family will visit with friends in the Bell Gathering Space following the service, and requests that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the organizations she loved: Wake Relief, Loaves & Fishes, Hospice of Wake County, or White Memorial Presbyterian Church.
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Sidney Powell
November 11, 2012
A woman of great faith, dignity, strength,generosity, independence, love, and character who touched countless lives and left the world a better place.
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November 11, 2012
Sally MacLeod Owens
November 9, 2012
I enjoyed attending NC Presbyterian Historical Society events with Kay.
Mary Milton
November 9, 2012
I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all. I have fond memories of Kay, and though I did not see her much of late, I did keep up with her through Lynda Moran, who loved her dearly.YES, she was a remarkable woman.
My deepest condolences,
Mary Milton
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Laura Halpern
November 9, 2012
I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss. Please know that you're all in my thoughts. ~hugs~
Tracey Jose
November 8, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. Sincerely, Tracey Jose and Camerin Anderson
Ike
November 8, 2012
You were the best mom!
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