Jean Powers

Jean Smith Powers Mrs. Jean Smith Powers of Charlotte, NC, died on Sunday, February 22, in the loving presence of her husband and children after a lifetime battle with diabetes and complications. Born Louella Jean Smith on September 6, 1939, Jean was the daughter of the late David Calvin and Celia Mae Smith. A native of Jacksboro, Texas, she graduated from Jacksboro High in1958 where she was a singer, majorette and French horn player. She graduated with honors from Texas Woman?s University in 1961 and was listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. After graduation, Jean taught high school English at Memorial HS in Houston, Texas. Jean married Charles Keith Powers on June 22, 1963, marking the beginning of 45 years of marriage that included her love for their children and grandchildren and her special touch of providing a beautiful, loving home for her family. Her greatest joy was having her family around her own dining room table. Jean had many passions in life. She enjoyed music of all kinds. She was an avid cook and cake decorator, and also loved beautiful flowers and landscape. Jean shared her talents and creativity with her communities by volunteering at schools and churches. She also enjoyed spending time with friends, theater and travel. Her favorite destination was being with her family at Hilton Head. She is survived by her loving husband Charles K. Powers of Charlotte, her son Calvin Stacy Powers of Chapel Hill, NC; her daughter, Cassandra Powers Johnson and husband Erik Johnson of Coppell, TX; her two grandsons Spencer Riley Johnson and Garrett Reese Johnson of Coppell, TX; her two nieces Karen Davenport of Jacksboro TX and Vicki Prouty of Plano, TX. She was preceded in death by her sister Cora Ann Spivey and brother David Calvin Smith Jr. Service will be 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church in Jacksboro. Jean will then be laid to rest at Robert's Prairie Cemetery near Jacksboro, Texas on Friday February 27. The family would like to thank family, friends and neighbors who have shown their love and concern through many meals, phone calls, cards and personal visits. They would also like to extend their gracious appreciation to the ICU nursing staff and doctors at Carolinas Medical Center. The family asks that memorials may be sent in Jean?s honor to Roberts Prairie Cemetery Association.

Jean Powers

February 22, 2009