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Bonnie
Powers
Oct 14, 1928 — May 15, 2019
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Bonnie (Chenault) Powers, age 90, of English, IN, passed away on May 15, 2019 in Edmond, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family.
Bonnie was born on October 14, 1928 to the late John Chenault and Maggie (Turner) Chenault Smith.
Preceding Bonnie in death are her husband William Powers. Surviving Bonnie are, daughter, Sherrie Butler and husband John Butler, stepchildren, Danny Powers, Connie Powers, Debbie Lenz, Bubby Powers, and Ancil Powers, and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Bonnie stayed busy throughout her life and retirement. She and Bill gardened, raised chickens, and had livestock. She was an avid volunteer at church camps, a member of the Homemakers Club, the Red Hat Society, English Senior Center, and a member of the Taswell Christian Church. Bonnie also worked many years at the Marengo Elementary School and co-hosted a radio program on WRBO with Edith Key. called "The Golden Age Radio Show".
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 11:00 am with a visitation starting at 9:00 am at the Denbo Funeral Home in English, IN. Burial of ashes will immediately follow the service at Kraft-Graceland Cemetery in New Albany, IN.
Online condolences may be made www.denbodillmanfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements entrusted to Denbo Funeral Home in English, IN.
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