Mary Powers Obituary
Mary leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication. She is survived by her son, Scott Powers; daughter-in-law, Jo Powers; daughter-in-law, Joyce Powers (wife of Stephen); and grandsons, Christian, Austin, Seth, and Samuel Powers. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Doug, sons Stephen and Michael, her parents, F.W. and Louise Pope, siblings Terry, Faye, and Roger .
In remembrance of Mary's life, contributions can be made to any local animal shelter, honoring her compassion. This gesture replaces traditional floral tributes, reflecting her love for animals and her community's welfare.
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Anne McConnell Hilton
Earlier today
Mary and I became next door neighbors at age 10. We remained friends through high school and after we both married, living in Kingsport and as we all moved back to Coeburn. She was a special friend for life.
Carolyn Couch Green
Yesterday
We were lifetime friends. I first knew you as Sissy and your twin brother, Terry, as Sonny. Later you went by Mary Alice and even later you went by Mary. 'That's enough names for a lifetime.' We graduated together in the proud 1960 class of Coeburn (Virginia) High School. I'm glad we were forever a part of each others lives in friendship, Mary. I'll miss you, my forever friend.
Love,
Carolyn Couch Green - Christiansburg, Virginia
Nancy Jenkins
Yesterday
Prayers for family and friends.
Mildred Hale
Yesterday
So sorry to hear this. Sending love and prayers to all of her family.
Mildred Mutter Hale
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Teresa Holbrook
Yesterday
Sissy you were more like a sister to me than a cousin all our family loved you so much Ryan always loved you coming to Mom's cause you always brought yummy food that you cooked it you will be loved and missed from all of us I will remember all the good times we had especially when Ken took us berry picking up here on the mountain and I stepped on a hornets nest and we had to get away from that area really fast .Sissy made delicious blackberry and raspberry cobblers We all will miss you very much and hope we can be together some day in our Heavenly home .I Love You Sissy
Neal and Paula Pope
Yesterday
We loved Mary. She was always smiling and laughing and enjoying family and life. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend and role model for us all. Those of us who were privileged to have her in our lives will never forget her and the good feeling we had in her presence. She embraced her relatives families too and our children were just as fond of her as she was of them. They still speak of Mary - "Sissy" to most of us - and the boys from time to time.
Warm family love and sympathy to Scott & family and sincere sympathy for all of her circle of friends and caretakers,
Neal (1st cousin), Paula, Aaron, Sascha and Jeremy Pope
Lynn Hall and David Adams
Yesterday
Cousin Mary, we all loved you very much. You will be missed. We have great memories of you. Sending Prayers and condolences to your family. Lynn and David
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