Virginia Powell

Laura Virginia Horton Powell, 90, of Spartanburg, SC, beloved wife of the late Edward Powell, departed this world into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born August 6, 1925, in Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland Horton and Ollie Belle Malone Horton. A 1943 graduate of New Prospect High School, Virginia married Edward Cecil Powell in August of the same year and worked in the Spinning Department of several area cotton mills for many years. She loved her family and did much for them while helping others through the years. She also loved cooking so others could enjoy a good meal and will be lovingly remembered by many. She was a faithful Christian who served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as an active member of Northbrook Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Gary Lynn Powell (Jessie); daughter-in-law, Laine Powell; grandchildren, Darren L. Powell (Anita), Robin Uldrick (Danny), Jeffrey S. Powell (Corrie), and Tracy L. Powell; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Danny C. Powell; sisters, Marie Johnson and Bennie Bishop; and brother, William "Bill" Horton. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, February 26, 2016, in Good Shepherd Memorial Park, 4164 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316, by the Rev. Benny Green Jr. and the Rev. Jack Hames. Visitation will follow at the graveside. Memorials may be made to Northbrook Baptist Church, 1881 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316. (Please see II Timothy 4:7-8) A special thanks to the Administration and staff of White Oak Estates for their kind care of Mrs. Powell for several years. The family is at their respective homes. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Virginia Horton Powell please visit our Sympathy Store.