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1947
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2020
Susan Powers Obituary
Clarksville - Susan Taylor Powers was born on April 7, 1947 in Clarksville to Herman and Alice Allen Taylor. She married her beloved husband, Bobby Powers, in 1966. She spent her life serving others. She served as a social worker at the Department of Human Services, Memorial Hospital, in Family Advocacy at Ft. Campbell, and at Crossroads EAP. She served the less fortunate by beginning the Sunday Dinner ministry and leading it faithfully for 12 years. She served her family, devoting herself to her four children and husband and later by being the best Mopsy to her grandchildren. Her life was a continual example of selfless love and service to God and His people. Susan's life reflected the instruction to "have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had" (Phillippians 2:5).
Bobby and Susan were members of The Bridge Church.
After 27 months fighting Stage IV pancreatic cancer, Susan finally won the battle and is fully healed. Throughout her battle with cancer, just like throughout her life, she exuded joy, trust, and peace. Susan entered Jesus's arms on April 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Bobby; her children, Bryce (Karen) Powers, Mary Frances (Jason) Daugherty, and Susanna Powers; son-in-law, Cayce Stapp; and nine grandchildren, Emma Kate, Cullom, and Izzy Stapp, Isaac and Abby Powers, Sam, Annabelle, Ben, and John Oliver Daugherty.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, her daughter, Amy Laura Powers Stapp, and grandson Jackson Powers.
A graveside service will be held Monday, April 20 at 1:00 pm at Powers Cemetery (4135 Reddick Road, Palmyra, TN 37142). Pallbearers will be Mike Atkins, Frank Elrod, Nathaniel Taylor, Conroy Taylor, Nick Taylor, Andy Wyatt, Clay Powers and Jeremy Means.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ministries of The Bridge Church, 301 Red Coat Run, Clarksville, TN 37043.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
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Elaine Wickham
April 20, 2020
My deepest sympathy goes out to Susan's husband Bobby, and her children, Bryce, Mary Frances, and Susanna. There are no words that I can express, to easy your pain, just know my prayers are with you all, for peace comfort, and strength. It was my great pleasure to know Susan. I have found memories of working beside her on their farm, setting tobacco, when you children were all small, along with mine. She was the sweetest, kind-hearted person you could ever wish to meet. She was one of God's earth bound angels, put here to help others, and now she has her heavenly wings. May you feel her wings wrap around you each day.
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Millie Armstrong
April 20, 2020
Susan hired me for my first job out of college and we became friends. I admired her ability to handle life with grace, strength and honesty. Later, when she moved to Blanchfield, we worked together, again. The world was a better place with Susan in it. She was special.
Carole Henson
April 19, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Powers family. Susan was a wonderful person ! Always helping others! She will be missed by many!
Jan Berg
April 18, 2020
I always thought so much of Susan. She was always such a sweet person and a faithful follower of Jesus. Praying God gives peace and comfort to all the family.
Mary Anne Rudolph
April 17, 2020
Susan was my very first boss at the Welfare Dept (as it was called then) in 1972. Later, y'all became our neighbors in Palmyra. Susan was always the calm, understanding, giving leader, who knew how to handle any situation. Love and light to the family.
Mary Anne and Sandy Rudolph
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