Helen Powers Obituary
Helen L. Powers, 81, passed away Sunday, July 8, 1990 at King's Daughters' Hospital.
She was born December 9, 1908 at Port Huron, MI, a daughter of William and Agnes (Cronkwright) Rogers.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the American Association of Retired Persons.
Her husband, Aubrey Powers, preceded her in death June 22, 1985.
Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy A. Pribbernow of Brooksville, FL; five grandchildren, Joan Heavenrich, Patricia Ehrhardt, Ernest, Diane and Peggy Preibbernow; as well as four great-grandchildren.
A service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday at Obaugh Funeral Home in McDowell by the Rev. Steve McMillion. Burial will be in Clover Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Ehrhardt, James O'Hare, Allen Weiler, Dave Cale, William Huffman and Benny Armstrong.
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