Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....POWELL, NELL COLSON April 4, 2016
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NELL COLSON POWELL

NELL COLSON POWELL, longtime resident and former First Lady of Monroe, 
Louisiana, died on April 4, 2016 after a short illness.

Mrs. Powell, daughter of Robert Lee Colson and Rosa Nolan Colson, was born July 
30, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband, former Mayor Robert Ellis 
Powell, and grandson Robert Walker Powell.

Mrs. Powell graduated Northeast Louisiana University, summa cum laude, with Phi 
Kappa Phi Honors. She was also a graduate of Monroe Business College and 
Ouachita Parish High School Class of 1942.

She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, The Jamestowne Society, 
Ft. Miro DAR, Monroe Garden Club, The Book Club, and other civic and cultural 
groups. Mrs. Powell was a dedicated supporter and constant user of our Public 
Library.

Nell Colson Powell grew up in several villages in Union Parish in a large 
family of seven, with many associated relatives often in the household. Her 
experiences of the Great Depression there shaped her life-long attention to the 
importance of careful financial management, but also to the value of knowledge 
and beauty. She strove for fact-based intelligence, and elegance. Those who 
knew her agree that she achieved both.

Mrs. Powell is survived by her sons, Robert E. Powell and William Gregory 
Powell, and daughter Elizabeth (Betty) Powell; grandchildren Michael, Sara, and 
Fryderyk Powell; and great-granddaughter Lydia Powell.

Memorial services will be held at The First Presbyterian Church, Royal Street, 
Monroe on April 18, 2016 at 11:00 am under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral 
Home.

The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of 
strength they be fourscore years. For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Kilpatrick Funeral Home

Monroe, LA 

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