Sylvia Mae Powell

Sylvia Mae (Lenz-Debray) Powell passed away January 20, 2016 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital at the age of 70. Funeral services will be held January 26, 2016, 2:00 PM at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow with Pastor Scott Hedegaard officiating. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will be at a later date. There will be a small gathering following the service at the Glasgow Elks Club. Condolences may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com

Sylvia (Sally) Powell was born October 22, 1945 to Carl and Violet (Cowan) Lenz and was raised by her aunt and uncle Pauline and Leo Debray. She attended Glasgow Schools graduating in 1963. Sally then went onto Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington for 2 years. Sally married Franklin Buril Powell on July 3rd, 1969 and together they had 4 children Carolyn Sue, Franklin C., Macie and Adam. During the first years of their marriage Frank worked for Etchart Ranch and Hinsdale Livestock and Sally was the ranch cook for all the men. In 1977 she inherited the Lenz Estate on the Milk River just outside of Glasgow where they started their own farm and ranch which they worked while raising their family until moving to town in 2006. She loved taking the kids outside to play in the puddles after the rain, going camping, raising bum lambs and riding her horse Comanche. She enjoyed following her children in their sports; Carolyn in basketball, Frank in wrestling, Macie in basketball and track, Adam in wrestling. She took great pride watching her grandkids and following all their activities. The grandkids always got treats when hanging out with Gramma Sally. She always found a positive in every situation until the time of her passing.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; Violet and Carl Lenz and Pauline and Leo Debray, brother; Jake (Marla) Debray and many brothers and sisters she never got to meet.

Sally is survived by her husband; Frank B. Powell of Glasgow, sisters; Kay (Rod) Davidson of Port Angeles, WA, Teresa Shipp of Glasgow, brother; John (Cleo) Lenz of Oraville, WA. Her children; Carolyn Sue (Bob) Reinhardt of Denver, Frank (Jen) Powell of Chinook, Macie (Randy) Andersen and Adam (Amanda) Powell of Glasgow. Grandchildren; Alyx Reinhardt of Raleigh, NC, Sami (Jason) Powell of Chinook, Paige Powell of Bismarck, ND, Kathryn (Jerry) Murch, Dwayne Andersen, Dawn Andersen, Tristan Powell all of Glasgow, Julian and Evan Powell of Chinook. She also had 3 great grandchildren; Tucker Powell-Crawford of Chinook and Madisyn and Caden Murch of Glasgow and a nephew; John (Pam) Dodson of Glasgow.

The family would like to thank all the nurses, CNA’s and Dr. Millard for helping make Sally’s last few days as comfortable as possible. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Ronald McDonald house in Sally’s memory.

Service Schedule

Funeral Service

2:00 PM

Tuesday January 26, 2016

Bell Mortuary

701 2nd Avenue South

Glasgow, MT 59230

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