Betty Love Powers, 88, of Canton, formerly of Paris, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Canton. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled services for 2:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29th at Powderly Church of God with Rev. Mark Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in East Delta Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Powers, the daughter of Richard Love & Cordie Council Love, was born Feb. 3, 1934, in Biardstown. She worked in home health and was a wonderful cook. While living in Paris, she attended Bethel Temple Church for many years. Her pastor in Canton was Rev. Robert Brown. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Juanita Davidson, June Eubanks, Elizabeth Todd, and Dean Love. Survivors include her husband, Derl Cannon, three children, Bobby Powers & wife Mickey of Sulphur Springs, Frankie Shelton & husband Johnny of Fruitvale, and Julie Taylor & husband James, Sr. of Reno, three grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and two brothers, Richard Love & wife Ann of Tyler and Danny Love & wife Judy of Canyon along with numerous nieces & nephews and a host of friends. Casket bearers will be: James Taylor, Roy Taylor, Bubba Taylor, Bobby Powers, Cass Fortner, Owen Fortner, and Micah Taylor. Johnny Shelton will serve as an honorary bearer.
