Margaret J. Powell, 95, went home to be with the Lord, October 9, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Akron, Margaret had lived most of her life in the Goodyear Heights area. She was a graduate of East High School Orientals and considered herself a member of the greatest generation. Margaret attended Buchtel College, and was a member of Goodyear Heights Seniors, and The Chapel Fellowheirs ABF. She attended Frostproof First Baptist Church when she wintered in Florida. Margaret loved traveling and enjoyed playing bridge with her dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bonard Powell her high school sweetheart; parents, Orr and Elizabeth Robertson; brothers, Richard (Vera) and Thomas (Dolores).
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Bonnie (Harold) Hawk of Kent; son, Roy (Dona) Powell of Florida; grandson, Todd Ekmark of Kent, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle).
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the funeral Home with Pastor Isaac VanEpps officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Rose Hill Burial Park.
In lieu of other remembrances, memorial donations may be made to The Chapel, Akron, 135 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304 or Akron General Hospice Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333.
Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center
3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron OH 44333
The Chapel at Fir Hill
135 Fir Hill, Akron, OH 44304
Donovan Funeral Home - Tallmadge
Donovan Funeral Home - Tallmadge
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