Mary Joann Powell

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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.