Dolores A. Powell

Dolores A. Powell Dolores Anne Powell, 80, previously of Upper Marlboro, MD, and this past year a resident of Riva Terrace Assisted Living Group in Annapolis, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2012. Dolores was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Arthur R. Tudge and Anne A. Giles on January 16, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Donald Powell. Dolores graduated from Maryland Park High School in 1950 where she was voted "Best Singer". She shared her love and talent for music and song as a member of her church choir. Other interests included baking and cooking, watching tv, and marveling at the sights and sounds of nature. Dolores retired in 1992 from First Virginia Bank after 30 years employment where her knack for numbers and detail was well utilized. She is survived by her 4 children: Dawn Haddon; Linda Frostbutter; Wendell Powell and Timothy Powell, all of Maryland. She is also survived by 8 grandchidren and 2 great grandchildren . In addition, she leaves behind her brother Arthur Tudge, stepsister Carolyn Follin, and other extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in her name to Bethany Christian Church, 7128 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744. 1932-2012 God’s GardenGod looked around his gardenAnd found an empty place,He then looked down upon the earthAnd saw your tired face.He put his arms around youAnd lifted you to rest.God’s garden must be beautifulHe always takes the best.He knew that you were sufferingHe knew you were in pain.He knew that you would neverGet well on earth again.He saw the road was getting roughAnd the hills were hard to climb.So he closed your weary eyelidsAnd whispered, ‘Peace bethine’.It broke our hearts to lose youBut you didn’t go alone,For part of us went with youThe day God called you home To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dolores A. Powell please visit our Sympathy Store.