Bessie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger Moore Powell; her parents, Otis Latham and Mary Latham; her granddaughter, Kami Nicole Snyder; and her siblings, Roger Latham, Roy Latham, Buren Latham, Tony Latham, Bob Latham, Elaine Greene, and Melva Arriola.
She is survived by her loving children, son Bobby Shoemaker (Lisa) and daughter Brenda Faile (Buzzy). She also leaves behind cherished grandchildren: David Huitt (Caren), Nicole Shoemaker (Adam Boyd), Kimberly Linker (Steven), and Kurtis Snyder (Alexis). Bessie was a proud great-grandmother to Tucker, Cooper, Jasper, Braylen, Makynlee, Beau, Emma, Saige, and Karter.
In addition, she is survived by her siblings, Mary Funderburk, Connie Luckey, and Nancy Hinson.
Bessie will be remembered for her love of family, her strength, and the kindness she shared with all who knew her. Her legacy lives on through the generations she so dearly loved.
In Lieu of flowers, WhiteStone, A Masonic & Eastern Star Community.
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The Shoemaker-Powell family will greet friends on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at McEwen Funerals & Cremations at Forest Lawn West. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 PM in Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery.