Thelma Sutton Powell, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 23, 2018. A Celebration of her Life will be held Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home with Dr. Otis Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will greet friends Friday night from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Thelma was born in Macon, Georgia to the late C.G. and Clera Leverette Sutton and was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Powell and son, John “Larry” Powell. She was a homemaker and member of Glenwood Hills Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. Thelma enjoyed crocheting, bowling and cooking with her family.
Survivors include her children, Dorothy P. Oliver (James Jerry), Keith T. Powell, Brenda P. True and Beverly P. Aldridge (Ted); thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Martha Sutton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery have charge of arrangements.
