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She was an accomplished pianist and violinist and was a school teacher. She was a member of the Jonathan Creek Christian Church and charter member of the Moultrie Co Home Extension Assn. |
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The newspaper carried the report of their wedding: "WED SUNDAY EVENING Orville Powell and Frances Pierce United Ceremony Takes Place At the Home of the Bride's Parents In East Nelson Township-Will Live On Farm Orville Powell and Miss Frances Pierce, a prominent young couple of East Nelson township, were married at 6 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of her parents....in the presence of a number of the immediate friends and relatives. The house was beautifully decorated with myriads of flowers and the wedding took place on the west veranda under a beautiful arch of white flowers. Ferns and great bunches of dainty white bridal wreaths were banked all around it. The ring ceremony was used the ring being carried in a lily by the bridegroom's little cousin, Mildren Shuman. Lohengrin's bridal chorus was played by Miss pauline Pierce, a sister of the bride. Following the ceremony, refreshments were served by Misses Marie Hoke, Blanche Young and Pearl and Pauline Pierce. The bride wore a charming gown of white georgette, lavishly worked and embroidered. She carried a bouquet of Jacqueminot roses.... Both Mr. and Mrs. Powell are popular young people and received many presents. The young couple went immediately to their home and the bride spent her honeymoon in her own snug little kitchen.... Mr. and Mrs. Powell were given a reception on Monday evening at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Powell." Powell relatives among the guest list were: W.M. Powell and family, Nathan Powell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Powell of Mattoon, Levi Seass, and Buell Powell of Dalton City. |
| Frances died of cancer. |
| Her funeral was held at McMullin Funeral Home in Sullivan, IL. |