Lavelle Powell, 91 of Paris, passed away Friday, May 03, 2013 in Rockwall, Texas.A graveside service has been set for Monday, May 6, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Terry Rogers officiating. No formal visitation is scheduled. A reception for friends and family will be held Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Lavelle’s home.
She was born in Delight, Arkansas on July 19, 1921 to B.L. and Ola Woolard May. She married the love of her life, Charles Powell, on August 3, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas. They enjoyed sixty years full of dancing and love together. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Paris and was active in many organizations throughout her life including; the Ciara Study Club, Bridge Club, Business and Professional Women, and others. She was always a caregiver for others, which resulted in a career for her not only as a full-time mother but also as a Nursing Home Administrator for twenty years. She had a love for reading and was never seen without a book in her hand. She also had an immense love for sports and game shows and will always be remembered during every Nascar race and each evening at 6:30 PM when Wheel of Fortune comes on. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends for all the joy she brought, and the joy her memory will continue to bring to them.
She is survived by her children, Ronnie Powell and wife Dorothy, Rick Powell and wife Glenda, Randy Powell and wife Amy, Roger Powell and wife Vickie, Barbara Young, Donie Hussey and husband Bert, and Betty McGee, whom she raised as her own. Grandchildren, Rickie Powell, Robin Resindez, Dana Morales, Joe Lewis, Ricky Powell, Rhett Powell, Renee Moree, Chad Powell, Brian Powell, Rashawnda Kelly, Monica Hevron, Kim Card, Elle Hussey; along with 22 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, special friends Sherrie and Jimmy Smith, several nieces and nephews, and her Scooter dog. She and her family would also like to send special thanks to her caregiver, Sheila Colpitts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Powell; parents, B.L and Ola May; sisters, Geraldine Peel and Irene Womble; brother, John May; and son-in-law Mike Young.
Richard Ned Byrd, of Paris, Texas died suddenly Thursday, May 2, 2013.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 5, from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home in Paris, Texas. There will also be visitation Monday, May 6, at 1:00 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter –Day Saints in Paris, with the funeral to follow at 2:00 P.M. Following the funeral the burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born on December 19, 1942 in Palestine, Texas to Rudolph Lynn and Harvey Sue Byrd. Richard was active in his church and a retired teacher from North Lamar High School where he taught History and Government for over twenty years. His greatest loves were playing the piano and spending time with his wife and grandchildren by attending various activities with them.
He is survived by his loving wife Gail, daughter Katie Byrd Gipson and brother Ron Byrd . He is also survived by grandchildren Lauren , Joe , Jack, Zachary and Abigail Gipson. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Randy Byrd.
Online condolences may be sent to the Byrd family at www.fry-gibbs.com.