Mary Joann Powell, 74, of Osceola, died of heart failure Monday, May 26, 2014, at her home. Born May 27, 1939, in Hickory Ridge, she was a retired CNA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Alvis and Claudia Marie Birkhead; and sisters Johnnie Trammel and Corine Trammel.
Mrs. Powell leaves her husband, Jack Lee Powell of Caruthersville;
Three daughters, Debbie Burns and Becky Vernon of Luxora and Tammy Davis of Hardy;
Two sons, Jackie Powell and Timothy Powell of Caruthersville;
Two sisters, Kathryn Moss of St. Joseph and Regina Williams of Batesville;
Five brothers, David Birkhead of Wynne, James Birkhead of Batesville, Gary Birkhead of Houston, Jerry Birkhead of Hardy, and Roger Birkhead of Locust Grove; and
Eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive visitors from 9-10 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014, at the Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor David Birkhead, will begin at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Sandy Ridge Cemetery.