Emma Lou Oglethorpe

Emma Lou (Bell-Powers) Oglethorpe was born April 21, 1928 in Daviess County, Indiana.She went to her Eternal home on September 7, 2011.Lou is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Oglethorpe.They resided in Pasadena, Texas for 28 years as husband and wife. Lou was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.She was known for her strength, generosity, witty sense of humor and love for the Lord.She was always there for anyone in need. Lou lived her life to the fullest and for her family.She was a civic minded woman and served her community as President of the Pasadena Garden Club. She was a leader. She worked as a hairdresser and then as a Real Estate Agent. Lou enjoyed the beach, traveling, gardening, dancing, playing bridge with her friends, as well as going to plays and museums. Lou is survived by her husband Bobby Kyle Oglethorpe and her children Carl Thomas Powers, Jr., Christy Lynn Osborn, Burl Ike Powers, Chad Damon Powers, and Cindy Lou Roberts.She is also survived by her six grandchildren Carle Michele Dickens, Tabitha Lynn Gatlin, Radie Wayne Stroud, Jillian Page Roberts, Joseph Edward Powers, and LaDelle Lea Ruiz.She has nine great grandchildren Savanna Lynn Gatlin, Zeik Alexander Roberts, Gabriel De Jesus Ruiz, Bryce Emmitt Gatlin, Emma J Stroud, Kail Edward Roberts, Reese Emmilynn Gatlin, Amaryce Desiree Ruiz. She was the queen of our family and will be forever in our hearts. The family will be receiving guests at Forest Park East Funeral Home on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 4:30pm till 6:30pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 2:30pm