J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Powell, Jennie B.G.

Sunday, December 26, 2004

Jennie Belle Gilliam Powell, 87 of Petersburg died Sunday, December 26, 2004. She was the daughter of the late Robert Skelton and Jennie Belle Gilliam. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. James Harrison Powell. She is survived by her daughter, Jennie Belle Crowe and husband John of Fairfax Station; three sons, Dr. James H. Powell and wife Becky of Bend, Oregon, Dr. Robert G. Powell and wife Pat of Ashland and John Ladd Powell and wife Camille of Petersburg; three granddaughters, Kristin C. Dusault and husband Dave, Anne Katherine and Elizabeth Patteson Powell; four grandsons, John H. Crowe, III, James Mathew Powell, Robert Beckwith Powell and James Harrison Powell, II. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Thursday, December 30th at the Christ and Grace Episcopal Church with the Rev. David H. Teschner and the Rev. Dr. Boston M. Lackey, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

We extend to you our deepest sympathy on the death of Jennie Belle, a very, very special lady, We are sorry that we cannot be with you on Thursday, the 30th as we will be traveling to Charleston, SC, but our thoughts and prayers will be with the Powell family.

Posted by: Sally & Jumbo Seward at January 3, 2005 03:41 PM

TO JENNIE BELLE'S FAMILY:
SHE WAS SUCH A LOVELY PERSON. SHE ALWAYS DRESSED NEATLY AND WITH SO MUCH STYLE.
SHE WAS A VERY KIND, FRIENDLY AND GENEROUS PERSON. SHE GAVE US A SILVER SALAD FORK FOR OUR WEDDING PRESENT, AND WE TRULY APPRECIATED IT.
I WAS DEEPLY MOVED BY THE BEAUTIFUL SERVICE YOU HAD FOR HER. I AM A JOSH GROBAN FAN TOO. I LOVE HIS MUSIC.
WE GIVE THANKS FOR THE LIFE OF JENNIE BELLE AND FEEL BLESSED THAT HER LIFE TOUCHED OURS.

Posted by: Jackie and Bob Johnson at December 31, 2004 11:28 AM

Dearest John, Bob, Jim, Jennie Belle, and family,
I am so thankful to have been a part of your dear mother's life for the last couple of years. She was a perfect lady in every sense of the word. She always put everyone else before herself. I have never heard a negative word uttered from her lips. She was always very positive, and her attitude seemed to be contagious. I can still see her throw her head back and laugh! What a beautiful lady, inside and out! Some people come into our lives and we are never, ever the same. Jennie Belle was one of those people. I am so thankful that she came into my life, and into the lives of the ladies and staff at the Petersburg Home for Ladies. She brightened our little corner of the world. Thank you for sharing her with us. We have been touched by an angel.
With great love,
Teresa Weeks and family

Posted by: Teresa Weeks at December 30, 2004 08:41 PM

dear bob and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.did not see the paper till today.I loved your mom and dad.your dad will always be in my heart. he taught me so much in that e.r.and I remember most everyday about his brilliant knowledge. your mother was a charming lady in everyway . I know you will miss her as much as I miss my parents. the memories will always be there .your parents will always be special to me . love ellen

Posted by: jerry and ellen crigger at December 30, 2004 05:12 PM

Our prayers are with you at this time. As your sadness passes remember all the good things about your Mom. These are the treasures we have in our hearts forever. May the Lord confort you and your family at this time.

Janice (Norman) Hamlin
Macon, GA

Posted by: Janice Norman Hamlin at December 29, 2004 06:35 PM

Jennie Belle was a wonderful lady and mom, we know she will be sorely missed by her family and friends. But remember, her fine qualities live on through her children. What a great legacy she gave you all.

Dot and Bud Gill

Posted by: Dot and Bud Gill at December 29, 2004 03:01 PM

We would like to take this opportunity to share our deepest sympathies with you and your family at this time of such great sorrow. Knowing that your hearts may be heavy and your grief overwhelming, take a moment to charish the memories and live each day to the fullest.
And although earth is the resting place of her body. Know that her spirit lives on in a world we could only hope to one day see. Your are in our prayers each day.

From our family to yours,

Karen Dearman Baily
Tracey Dance
Shannon Gay

Southside Virginia Association of REALTORS

Posted by: Shannon Gay at December 29, 2004 02:44 PM

Dear Bob and siblings,

While I know these are sad days for you, how blessed you were that you had your mom with you for so many years.

I'm sure she joyfully met with your dad and other loved ones who preceded her into the hands of Jesus.

Love and prayers in the days ahead,
Kim Roberts Parker
PHS '66

Posted by: Kim Roberts Parker at December 29, 2004 01:20 PM

Dear Bob and Family,

My most sincere condolences go to you and your family. May your Mom rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.

Fond rememberences will be with all who knew her and she will not be forgotten.

Posted by: Brigitte (DeeDee McAdoo) Elko at December 29, 2004 11:20 AM

So sorry to hear of your mothers death. The ladies at Petersburg Home for Ladies loved her and will miss her greatly

Myrna Marsh Matthews
Mary Ann Marsh Jennings

Posted by: Jennie Belle Powell at December 29, 2004 09:59 AM

Sometimes when John and Camille were out of town, Jennie Belle would call to see if we were home because she liked knowing someone was around. As we remember stopping to talk with Jennie Belle on the way to and from our house, sharing some figs with her from the tree in our yard, and seeing her walking with Reb and Sadie, we realize that over the years we also enjoyed knowing that she was nearby.

JENNIE BELLE POWELL� a gracious, charming, Southern Lady; our neighbor, our friend. We will miss her.

Dennis & Debbie Flippen

Posted by: Dennis Flippen at December 29, 2004 09:45 AM