Martha Ellen Powers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Martha Ellen Powers, 92, of Sugar Grove, went to walk with Jesus on her birthday on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Johnson City Medical Center while holding the hands of her daughter and granddaughter. She was born in Haysi, VA on March 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Matilda Deel Duty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Powers; sons, Ernest Leon Powers, Jerry Wayne Powers and Tivis Charlie "Carly" Powers. Martha was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all. She loved the Lord, she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Bristol, Virginia. Martha was a hard worker, she enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and spending time with her family. Martha is survived by her daughter, Rita Sue Snyder and husband Brian; son, Tommy Carl Powers and wife Marylyn; grandchildren, Michelle Roark, Ernest Leon Powers, Jr., Beverly Carter, Tammy Peterson, and Tommy Carl Powers, Jr; six great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; special niece, Narcie Blankenship; Special friend, Brenda Jackson; daughters-in-law, Ruby Powers and Elane Powers, The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2020 at Trinity Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Charles Sherfey officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, VA. Those who wish to attend the graveside on Tuesday are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1000 Alhambra Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37421. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mrs.Powers and her family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services.(276) 669-6141.

Martha Ellen Powers

March 11, 1928 - March 11, 2020