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ELIZABETH POWELL Obituary
ELIZABETH POWELL (neé Goldberg)
A resident of Georgetown in Washington, DC passed into eternal life with God on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the age of 39 after a brief battle with cancer. Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey S. Powell and adoring children, Eleanor and Charlie. A native of Golf, IL, Elizabeth is also survived by her mother, Mary Anne Goldberg; sisters, Catherine Busch (Michael) and Julie Unruh (Jeremy); brother, Andrew Goldberg (Molly); mother-in-law, Mrs. Robert E. Powell; brother-in-law, Benjamin Powell (Stephanie); sisters-in-law, Stephanie Knight (Timothy) and Katherine Brickman (Joseph); and 19 nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father, David F. Goldberg and father-in-law, Robert E. Powell. A funeral service celebrating Elizabeth's life will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Christ Church in Georgetown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to National Presbyterian School in Washington, DC (www.nps-dc.org).
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for ELIZABETH POWELL
Joshua Levin
March 16, 2017
I am learning of this terrible sadness only now, and am at a loss for words. I extend my sympathies and comfort to my law school classmate, Jeff Powell, his children and his extended family. You are in my thoughts. Joshua M. Levin
Abby Funk
March 5, 2017
Dear Mary Anne,
There are no words. I was so terribly sorry to hear the news about your daughter Elizabeth. You and she and your family are in our prayers. May God give you strength.
Abby
Anne and Andy Namm
March 1, 2017
Dearest Mary Anne I was so sad to learn of the passing of your daughter Elizabeth from my daughter Whitney. They were in a book club together for a time in NYC. I met you at my parents' funerals and look forward to seeing you whenever you visit the Big Apple. May Elizabeth smile down upon us. I know there was much love she shared and then that love and laughter missed, but what a gift to cherish. Much love to the Powell Family and to you Mary Anne.
Jackie Thames
February 28, 2017
Dear Mary Anne, It is heartbreaking to hear of your beloved daughter's passing. I am sending condolences to you and your family. With love, Jackie Shetler Thames
CC Sloan
February 27, 2017
Jeff- You and your family are in my prayers.
Matt Mendelsohn
February 27, 2017
I photographed Elizabeth at home on January 2 of this year. She had called me the previous week and asked if I would do a series of "at-home" pictures for posterity. She explained the situation, and yet there was not a stitch of gloom hanging over our shoot. In fact, quite the opposite. We had so much fun that I came home and told my wife that I had a truly charmed and charming new client. We took our time, shot fun photos throughout the house, and laughed for several hours.
I am devastated to learn the news this morning. My condolences go out to all of Elizabeth's family. She was a wonderful person and I'm glad to have become her friend.
Zaneta D'Alexander
February 26, 2017
Dearest Mary Anne and the entire extended family of Elizabeth,
Words seem useless, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Elizabeth was a shining light to all the lives she touched. Her light will live on.
With love and prayers,
Zaneta D'Alexander,
The D'Alexander Family,
Eviana and Wyatt Hartman
Eviana Hartman
February 26, 2017
I didn't know Elizabeth well, but we grew up in families that were friends, and I will always remember her warmth and graciousness. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and with Mary Anne. Much love.
Ann Lantolf
February 26, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Goldberg and Powell families. She was one of the sweetest students I have taught. RIP, Elizabeth.
Anonymous
February 25, 2017
It was a pleasure to have known Mrs. Powell for the brief time I did. I know she is in Heaven smiling down on us and she was a very thoughtful and loving woman. Sometimes the Lord makes decisions we at do not understand but rest assured she is in a better place.
Brenda,Chester,Ivan and Chester jr Wilmot
February 25, 2017
Our hearts are broken and our words just few......how will we EVER forget that cute two year old Elizabeth, having fun with the two Wilmot boys!
You are all in our prayers.
Chris Hagan
February 24, 2017
We only recently got to know Jeff and Elizabeth as our sons became best friends at school this year. Elizabeth was a ray of sunshine and was always a positive person. We are deeply sorry to see her pass but trust she is now pain-free in heaven. Chris and Martina Hagan
Tina & Rafael Garcia
February 24, 2017
Broken Chain
We little knew that day
God would call your name.
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you
but you didn't go alone,
for a part of us went with you
the day God called you home.
We're left with loving memories
of the time we had with you,
and feel your love around us
in everything we do.
Our family chain is broken
and our lives are not the same,
but as God calls us one by one
the chain will link again.
Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers
Mary Anne McAdams
February 22, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are yours.
Mary Anne (Stevens) McAdams
February 22, 2017
My prayers and sympathy
Sister Marion O'Connor
Regina Dominican High School
Wilmette, Illinois
February 22, 2017
Our hearts are broken! So sorry for your loss of Elizabeth.
Angela and Fred Stewart
Big Matt
February 22, 2017
Elizabeth was a ray of sunshine who brightened the lives of so many. There's a new and bright star shining in Heaven and watching over us.
Jeff, Eleanor and Charlie, I am so sorry for your loss. Your wife and mother loved you all so much; she radiated with pride when sharing stories about each one of you.
What a blessing to have been part of Elizabeth's life and watching her grow from a toddler, to OL student and Loyola Day Camp camper, through Regina and on to a DePauw coed, a New Yorker, and then wife and mother in her treasured Georgetown community. With each milestone, Elizabeth grew in wisdom, grace and beauty, and touched the hearts of those around her.
Elizabeth, the Engels love and miss you! God's blessings and our prayers to the Powell and Goldberg families.
Shaun Mc Kall
February 22, 2017
Our hearts are heavy as we pray for Elizabeth and her family.
With our love & sympathy to the entire Powell, Goldberg, Busch and Unruh families.
Tracey Biesterferfeldt-Gallagher
February 22, 2017
Your Family is in our thoughts and Prayers.
Gini Gerbasi
February 22, 2017
Please know that the entire Powell family is being held in our prayers at St. John's Church. We are deeply sorry for your loss; she was an exceptionally generous and lovely person. -- Gini Gerbasi, Rector of St. John's Church, Georgetown
Regina Dominican
February 22, 2017
You are being held in the thoughts and prayers of the Regina Dominican School Community.
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