Edna P. Powell

Edna Pauline Powell, 94, of Momence, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born October 23, 1928, in Danville, IL to Ernest and Maggie (Pentecost) Ritter, the last of 14 brothers and sisters. She married Harry M. Powell Sr. on December 12, 1944, in Danville, he passed away in 1985. Edna was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, a lifetime member of DAV auxiliary, and a former member of Women of the Moose. Edna is survived by one son and three daughters, Danny Powell of Momence, Peggy (James) Bradley of Manhattan, Pamela LeClaire of Bourbonnais, and Vicky (Pat) Bennett of Martinton; a daughter-in-law, Lois Powell; an abundance of grandchildren and great grandchildren; special niece and nephew, Jimmy and Doris Mikel of Braidwood; special friends, Connie Johnson, Sharon Mattocks, Barry Keen, and Buelah Daniels. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Sr; her children, Nancy Lusk, Harry Powell Jr., Kathie Jones, and Tim Powell; and a granddaughter, Ashley Marcotte. Edna loved her family dearly and enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. To her there were no stepchildren or step grandchildren, they were all hers. She loved family gatherings, especially thanksgiving. She loved to cook and bake pies, which were many on holidays. She loved to make homemade noodles, as well as watch the birds and squirrels. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 10am until the funeral service at Noon at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. Burial will immediately follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital.