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Mary Owens Obituary

OWENS, MARY PAULINE (POLLY) SHEPARD - age 83, of Powell, passed away peacefully Friday morning, August 15, 2008 at Shannondale Healthcare Center following an extended illness. Polly was a faithful member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church where she served in many capacities until her illness prevented her from attendance. She was a retired employee of First Tennessee Bank (formerly United American Bank and Hamilton National Bank) after more than 37 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Dewey Owens and her parents, Paul and Kathleen Shepard. She is survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Gordel and Betty Shepard and Rolland and Mona Shepard all of New Martinsville, WV; sister and brother-in-law, Deanna and Harry Gibbs of Las Vegas, NV; son and daughter-in-law, Dewey Lynn Owens and wife, Mary of Shawnee, OK; daughters and sons-in-law, Iris Kathleen Colvin and husband, Mike of Durham, NC and Lisa Ann Ferguson and husband, Ned of Powell, TN; grandchildren, David Colvin, Beth Bentley, Julie Linville, Paul Owens, Mary Ward, and Miles Ferguson; six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a special cousin, Louise Shorter of Knoxville. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel with Dr. James McCluskey and Reverend Kent Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Woodhaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the funeral service at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wallace Memorial Baptist Church or to The Gideon's International. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. www.rosemortuary.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2008.

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Linda Hall

August 20, 2008

Lynn, Iris, Lisa, and your families,
May God pour out his grace and give you strength in the days to come. Aunt Polly was always a picture of a fine southern lady. In all my life I never heard or saw anything but the most gracious kindness from her to everyone around her. I am so blessed to have her precious memory. I know as you do, she is with the Lord and all those who went ahead. You are in my prayers.

Peggy Deanna Shepard Gibbs

August 19, 2008

"SIS, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART"
"I LOVE YOU!"

Vickie Apple

August 18, 2008

Iris,
We are praying for you and your family at this difficult time. Try to remember all the good times and things about your mom, and I know that that will bring you peace.

Love
Vickie

Lola Heck

August 17, 2008

Polly was my friend and we often had
lunch when were both worked. She a
banker and I worked in the med.prof.
We have spend time shopping and
just had lots of fun. I will cherish those memories of my friend. She was always a LADY who loved her family very, very much. She is without pain and is resting in the
arms of Jesus. I will see her again
and so will her family. My prayers are with Lisa and all the family during
this time of bereavement. Lisa, you can take comfort in that you took very good care of your mother.
God Bless You All is my prayer.

Linda Fox (Greene)

August 17, 2008

Dad called me yesterday and told me about your Mom's death. I am so very sorry but I know that she is in no more pain but is now in the arms of Jesus. Thank you for the encouragement that you have been to Dad and we will continue to pray for you and your family.

Uncle Rolland & Mona Shepard

August 17, 2008

Dear Family: We are there with you all in spirit. We will miss her being on this earth and know it will be so difficult for all of you. God will be your strength in the coming days. You will always be in our prayers. Love to each and everyone of you.
Rollands'

Lisa Roach

August 17, 2008

I remember Polly from the old banking days at Hamilton National.I was a young
bookeeper then in commercial accounts.I will remember her smile just like the picture. God Bless all of you. Lisa Woolwine, Roach

Bill Ottinger

August 17, 2008

I am sorry to know of the passing of Mrs. Owens. She was always a sweet and loving lady. Lisa, my heart and prayers are with you, Ned and Miles and your entire family. May your mom rest peacefully now and may God bless and comfort you and your loved ones.

Betty Presley

August 17, 2008

I will be praying for your family.

Debbie Ferguson

August 17, 2008

I hope in time you can find comfort in knowing that your mom is now with our Heavenly Father and the loved ones who have gone on before her. What a glorious day it will be to see them all again.

DEANNA GIBBS

August 16, 2008

I LOVE YOU SIS! I WILL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN!
DEANNA

Betty Davidson Frierson (Mrs. Laurance)

August 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Polly Owens, who was a true lady, a conscientious banker, and a friend to so many, including my late husband Laurance, also a banker. May God bless you and her many friends. Betty Frierson (Mrs. L. W., II)

Patsy and Larry Bohanan

August 16, 2008

Lisa and Ned,
Polly was a great friend. Our thoughts are with you as you deal with adjustments in your life. She will be missed.

Dorothy (Givens) Saulsbury

August 16, 2008

I worked with Polly at North Knox. Br. of Hamilton Nt'l. Bank and remember her and George well. My love to her family in this hour of need.

Love, Dan, Marka, Alex, and Elliott Smith

August 16, 2008

Lisa, Ned, and Miles,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rebecca (Becky)

August 16, 2008

Dearest Polly, You have been my rock and friend since I was 15 years old. Our friendship has been one of the great joys of my life and I will always remember your wisdom, love and caring. Thank you for everything.

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