Shirley Gayle Powell

Marion- Shirley Gayle Powell, 78, of Marion, passed away at 5:31 AM, Friday, June 14, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Shirley Gayle was born on February 11, 1935 in Marion to Rannie and Thelma E. “Jackie” (Cavis) Bearden.  She married Thomas “Leo” Powell on February 10, 1956 in Marion.  He survives of Marion. Though she was a homemaker and mother to her husband and children, she formerly worked in bookkeeping at the Bank of Marion. She was an active member of New Hope Church of God in Marion.  She enjoyed volunteering in and around the church and she loved her church family dearly.  All of her spare time was spent caring for and doting on her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She enjoyed arranging play dates with the great grandchildren so that they would grow up being close with one another.  She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Survivors include- Husband- Thomas Powell of Marion Son- Jim Powell and wife Deanna of Marion Son- David Powell and wife LaNarda of Marion Daughter- Gina Leamen and husband Tracey of Marion Eight Grandchildren: Aaron Scott and wife SaRina of Pittsburg Corey Powell of Marion Shawn Powell and wife Jen of Marion Kaitie Powell of Marion Sarah Harriss and husband Matt of Marion Lauren Oestmann and husband Garrett of Herrin Jackie Martin and husband Jeremy of Marion Zach Staszak of Marion Nine Great Grandchildren- Jalyn, Gavon, Kaela, Cameron, Kaelyn, Hayden, Kamden, Blake and Piper Special niece- Kathy Price of Marion Special niece- Debbi Wierman of West Frankfort Special niece- Kendra Chamness of Marion Nephew- Billy Gene Bearden of Marion She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brother- Bill and Kenny Bearden. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at New Hope Church of God in Marion.  Pastor Derek Shaw will officiate.  Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion.  Visitation will be from 5-9:00 PM, Monday, June 17, 2013 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Memorial donations are suggested to New Hope Church of God and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home or New Hope Church of God in Marion.