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She attended the 1913 Powell family reunion at Sullivan, Moultrie Co,IL, with her two daughter,
Elena and Eddith. Following John's death she received a widow's pension based on hisservice in the Civil War. She was a member of the Christian Unionchurch and later of the Powell Chapel ME church. |
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Her death occurred at the home of daughter, Edith Coon, where she hadlived for "some time past." Her obituary stated: "The eight step-children were all at home when she and Mr. Powellwere married. These with the children born to them, made her themother of a very large family, and she was a wonderful mother to themall. She has lived a long and useful life, full of loving service. Hertasks are finished. She has gone to her reward." |
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Rev CE Nichols conducted the funeral services which were held at the Christian church in Princeton on a Sunday afternoon. |