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MARILYN POWERS
Of Alexandria, VA, on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at the Greenbaum Cancer Center in Baltimore, MD, after a courageous struggle with acute myeloid leukemia. A devoted special education teacher and jazzerciser, she is survived by husband, Daniel; son, Sean, and sister Ardith Cole. Marilyn will be fondly remembered by family, friends, fellow teachers, Jazzercisers, and hundreds of students. A memorial mass will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 6222 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, VA 22310 on June 23 at 11 a.m. A celebration of her life will follow at the Powers' household. Donations in memory of Marilyn may be made to Camp Friendship, Carol Jean Cancer Foundation Office, 10718 Cleos Court, Columbia, MD 21045, Telephone: 410-531-0758 Fax: 410-531-0934:
http://www.cjcf4kids.org
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Karen Hermansen
June 26, 2007
I just found out about Marilyn's death. I can hardly believe it. She was one of the kindest people I knew. She was my daughter Lisa's teacher at Ann Ludwig School, and I also worked with her as her assistant. That was back in the 70s when the school first opened, but we have kept up with email and occasional phone calls. My deepest sympathy goes out to all her family. She surely blessed many lives with her soul.
Mimi Smith
June 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Powers family. I met Marilyn at Jazzercise some years ago; she was always smiling and cheerful. She was also very kind to me when I was diagnosed with lymphoma by sending me lovely cards and words of encouragement. I will keep her in my prayers, and may God give you his peace at this time of such sorrow. Mimi Smith
Becky Varner
June 22, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. Marilyn was a wonderful teacher. I taught with her many years ago at Belmont Elementary and then again for the last few years at Antietam. She will be missed.
June 22, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Marilyn was a wonderful lady and she will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rebecca Exley
Lake Ridge, VA
Janinne & Keith Imon
June 21, 2007
Our thougths and prayers are with each of you. May the emptiness you are now feeling be filled with fond memories of Marilyn.
Warmly,
Janinne & Keith Imon
C Priester
June 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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