Washington County, Virginia, Obituaries:  Gladys L. Powers

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Bristol Herald Tribune
Saturday, November 23, 2002

Gladys L. Powers

    ABINGDON -- Mrs. Gladys L. Powers, 85, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002, 
in Lake Harris Health Center in Leesburg, Fla. Mrs. Powers was born in 
Saltville, the daughter of the late George Victor (Vic) and Georgia (Mae) 
Osborne Little. She was a graduate of Johnston Memorial School of Nursing 
in Abingdon. Her main area of practice was private duty nursing for more 
than 20 years. She was also an instructor at Johnston Memorial School of 
Nursing for a number of years. Mrs. Powers' last employment as a registered 
nurse was at Widner's Nursing Home in Abingdon. 
    Mrs. Powers was an accomplished seamstress who taught herself 
upholstrey work. She enjoyed cooking and will always be remembered for her 
cakes and pastries.
    Mrs. Powers was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Roy D. 
Powers Sr., in 1999; her sisters, Edna Osborne and Agnes Cox; and her 
brothers, Marvin and Lawrence Little.
    Mrs. Powers spent her retirement years in Florida and Virginia.
    She is survived by her sons, Roy D. and wife Carole Powers of 
Stickleyville, Va., and James R. (Randy) and wife Cynthia (Cindy) Powers of 
Fruitland Park, Fla.; granddaughters Lisa Powers and husband, Michael 
Thornton, of Fairview, Tenn., Susan Powers of Abingdon and Tracey Watson 
and husband, George, of Sailboat Key, Fla.; two great-granddaughters, Jesse 
and Gabrielle. She is also survived by 14 nieces and nephews; and numerous 
great-nieces and great-nephews.
    A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. in Forest Hills 
Memory Gardens.
    Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
    There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Those attending the 
service are asked to assemble at the cemetery.
    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Arthritis 
Foundation-Virginia Chapter, P.O. Box 6772, Richmond,VA 23230.
    Those wishing to express sympthy online may visit 
www.farrisfuneralservice.com.
    Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mrs. Powers.