Moore-Randolph-Montgomery County NcArchives Obituaries.....Sheffield Powers, Lydia July 9, 2007
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The Courier-Tribune Asheboro, NC 
The Courier-Tribune Asheboro, NC 
Wednesday July 11, 2006


Lydia S. Powers

BENNETT — Lydia Anne Sheffield Powers, 75, of Bennett, passed away on July 9, 
2007, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

The daughter of John and Bertha Sheffield of Carthage, she was born on Feb. 20, 
1932. She graduated from Carthage High School and Carson Beauty College in 
Fayetteville and worked as a hairdresser until the time of her death. On June 
9, 1951, she married Herbert Wilton Powers of Bennett. She was a loving wife, 
mother, grandmother and friend. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, 
Dannie Sheffield; father and mother-in-law, Herbert and Sarah Powers; and 
sister-in-law, Vida Davis.

In addition to her husband, six children and 15 grandchildren survive her. 
Angela P. Miles and husband, Phillip, of Hilton Head, S.C.; and children, 
Alicia, Jeremy and Heather; Teresa P. Phillips and husband, Joseph, of 
Carthage; and their children, Travis, Tiffany and husband, Chris Maness; Sheila 
P. Sessoms and husband, Ricky, of Ramseur; and children, Sarah, Bethany and 
Caleb; Marlene P. Kennedy and husband, Frankie, of Highfalls; and children 
Daniel, Julia and husband, Jonathan Russell; Douglas W. Powers and wife, Joan, 
of Bennett; and children, Melissa, Matthew and wife, Nikki; Jonathan A. Powers 
and wife, Debra; and children, Jordan, Eric and Catherine.

She is also survived by sister-in-law, Barbara Sheffield of Granite Falls, 
sister-in-law, Beuna Phillips and husband, Alton, of Siler City; brother-in-
law, Clinton Powers and wife, Shirley, of Marthaős Vineyard, Mass.; and several 
nieces and nephews.

Friends and loved ones are invited for viewing at Bennett Baptist Church, 
Bennett, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The funeral will be at 
11 a.m. on Thursday.

Visitation with the family will immediately follow the service in the new 
fellowship hall and other times at the home.



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