Avis de décès de Frances-Williams Powell - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

<!-- FH = Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home 731-424-2424 --><!-- DisplayFullObituaryText -->Frances Williams Powell"Never miss an opportunity to say kind words to others" was a phrase spoken and practiced daily by Nana.On Monday, July 8, 2013, Frances Powell, Our Sweet Nana, died at River Oaks Hospital in Madison, MS. She was 81 years of age.Born in Red Bank, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Oliver Williams and Ruby Brewer Williams. Frances graduated with honors from Red Bank High School and attended Tennessee Technical College on scholarship. While at Tennessee Tech, she met and married the love of her life, the late H.T. Tommy Powell, labor leader and Tennessee State Representative.A long time Memphis resident, Frances retired from the United Food and Commercial Workers Union after more than 35 years as office and business manager. In retirement, Frances and Tommy lived, worked and enjoyed the Memphis area until his death in 2008. They truly enjoyed being the "Toast of the Town" while entertaining friends over refreshments in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel.In life and retirement, Frances turned her considerable passions to her family, love of life and never missing an opportunity to dance.She is survived by her brother, Ralph Williams (Evelyn) of Red Bank, TN; children, Tony Powell (Nancy) of Vicksburg, MS, Dr. Tammy Powell Booker (Ray) of Franklin, TN and Terry Powell (Lee) of Madison, MS; her beloved grandchildren, Perry Brewer Powell and William Powell Booker.Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Ararat Baptist Church, 3608 Brownsville Highway, Jackson, TN. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will follow in Ararat Baptist Church Cemetery. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home, (731) 424-2424.