Frances Elizabeth Powell

Frances Elizabeth Powell obituary, Milton, FL

Frances Elizabeth Powell

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Frances Powell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton on Mar. 30, 2026.
Frances Elizabeth "Liz" Powell, a longtime resident of Milton, Florida, passed from this life to life eternal on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida.

Liz was born in rural Monroeville, Alabama, on December 18, 1944, the first daughter of

Ruby Lee Reed Harrison and William Miles Harrison.

She was preceded in death by both parents, Ruby Simich and Miley Harrison; her

step-father, Steve Simich; and her youngest sister, Laura Virginia Johnson.

Liz is survived by her husband of 39 years, Marvin Powell, of Milton; sister, Lynda Ford, of Auburndale, Florida; two sons, Raymond Doyle Simich (Patricia) and Arthur Lee Keller (Pattie), both of Milton; one daughter, Francesca LaLuna Lee (James), of Milton; three grandchildren: Katie McCranie Rupert (Jacob) of Long Beach, WA, Brandee Keller of Milton, and Steven Keller of Milton; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton. Visitation will begin at 2 pm and the funeral at 3 pm.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Trahan Family Funeral Home, Milton

6539 Trammel Drive, Milton, FL 32570

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Apr

6

Service

3:00 p.m.

Trahan Family Funeral Home, Milton

6539 Trammel Drive, Milton, FL 32570

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