Margaret Ann Lambert Powers

Margaret Ann Lambert Powers - SAVANNAH - Margaret Ann Lambert Powers of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 19, 2011, surrounded by her devoted children. Born on December 23, 1922, in London, England, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Lambert. She was educated in the East London schools and was a graduate of Becontree Upper Girls School. She was a book keeper and served her country during World War II as a member of the British Women's Land Army. She was recently honored by the British Prime Minister for her service during this time. Margaret met her husband Thomas E. Powers, Jr., in London in 1943. They married and returned to his home in the United States where they resided in various locations during the course of their marriage and Thomas' service in the United States Air Force. They made their last move to their permanent home in Savannah in 1963. Margaret was a homemaker and a devout, long time communicant of St. James Catholic Church where she served as a Eucharistic/Communion Minister and tireless volunteer in various church ministries over many years. She was a member of the Daughters of Ireland and a charter member of the 'BOFS" (Best of Friends). Margaret's faith, family and friends were the most important things in her life. "Meem" was the quintessential mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Thomas E. Powers, Jr., a daughter, Anne Elizabeth Powers, two granddaughters, her brother James and sister Elizabeth Lambert. She is survived by her children: Michael T. Powers, Deborah Powers Smith (Russ), Margaret Powers Holland (Pat), Mark R. Powers (Susan), Thomas E. Powers, III, Kelly Powers Layson (Chance) of Savannah, Georgia, Patrice Powers Lanier (Gary)) and James L. Powers (Lisa) of Atlanta, Georgia, her sisters, Winifred Lambert and Irene Lambert Cottle (Stan), brother William Lambert all of the London, England Area; sister in law Marie Powers Brazzeal of Savannah, Georgia, fifteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Margaret's special caregivers, Shirley Jones, Erica Lang and Melissa McGinn for their time and devotion to our mother, as well as the loving staff at Spanish Oaks Retreat and Hospice. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 22, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church, with a vigil service at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church with the Reverend Mark Ross, celebrant. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Matthew T. Powers, John Patrick Holland, Jr., Matthew D. Lanier, Kevin C. Lanier, Michael J. Lanier, Joseph T. Powers and John (Jack) L. Powers. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, in Savannah, Georgia. Remembrances: Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406; or St. Vincent's Academy, 207 East Liberty Street, Savannah, Ga 31401. Fairhaven Funeral Home - Hubert C. Baker Chapel 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah, Georgia 31406 912-927 1999 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News May 21, 2011 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .