Martha

Powell

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Martha Lou Powell

Jul 23 1937 - Aug 17 2023

Martha Lou Powell passed away August 17, 2023 in McKinney, Texas at the age of 86. She was born to Zara S. and Bennie Lee (Thompson) Blankinship on July 23, 1937 in McAllen, Texas.                

Martha was a member of the First Baptist Church in Allen, Texas. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, and bingo.

Martha is survived by her daughter, Brenda Bowman of Lucas, Texas; son, Mark Powell of Lucas, Texas; grandson, Brian Bowman of Lucas, Texas; granddaughter, Emily Bowman of Princeton, Texas; and great granddaughter, Tessa Goddard.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lester Mark Powell; parents, Bennie Lee and Zara S. Blankinship; brothers, Zara L., Robert L., and Tom Blankinship.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 1, 2023 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. 

Martha will be interred at Pecan Grove Cemetery next to her husband during a private committal.

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