Linda Ann Benedict Powers

1943 - 2014

Linda Ann Benedict Powers obituary, 1943-2014, Gastonia, NC

BORN

1943

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park

2205 Williamsburg Drive

Gastonia, North Carolina

Linda Powers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 18, 2014.

Linda Ann Benedict Powers, 71, passed away at her residence on Nov. 16, 2014. She was born in Spartanburg, S.C., daughter of the late William and Mildred Woods Benedict. Mrs. Powers was a former employee of the Personnel Department of Parkdale Mills, formerly was a private Care Giver, was a former Manager of Village Square Apartments in Gastonia. Mrs. Powers is a member of South Marietta Baptist Church. Mrs. Powers is survived by her daughter, Wendy Helton and husband Kevin of Edmond, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Sarah Helton of Edmond, Oklahoma; Charles Thayer, companion. A celebration of life service will be 3 p.m. Thursday in the Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia. The family will receive friends with a reception immediately after the celebration of life service. Burial will be private and at a later date. Mrs. Powers was preceded in death by her parents; son, William "Billy" Barry Long Jr.; sister, Marlene Benedict. Memorials may be made to Tri-County Animal Rescue, P. O. Box 483, Alexis, North Carolina 28006. Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com. Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the Powers family.

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November 23, 2014

Connie Goodwin

Wendy, one of the hardest things in life is to lose your mother! My heart goes out to you and your family! Prayers!

November 20, 2014

Melissa Little

What a beautiful mother and daughter! May the fun memories continue to encourage you through this journey. I pray for God's presence and His overwhelming strength, peace, & hope to overwhelm your family.

November 20, 2014

Jaquita

Holding you close in my thoughts and prayers sis. Love you very much.

November 20, 2014

Wendy, I'm sad to hear the news about Linda passing, I wonted to be there for you, but was unable to come. I will be thinking about you and your family.

Reggie Powers
West Palm Beach,Fl

November 19, 2014

Lori Short

Love and prayers to Wendy, Kevin, and Sarah! We are all thinking of you during this hard time!

November 19, 2014

Metechia Woolsey

I'm so sorry for your loss Wendy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 19, 2014

Becky Vorel

So sorry for your loss, Wendy. My prayers are with you and your family.

November 19, 2014

AnnMarie Stowe

You and your incredible family are in my thoughts.

November 19, 2014

The Lembke Family

So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.

November 18, 2014

Jill Fant

My prayers for you and your family Wendy in the loss of your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers my friend.

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