[NFBMI-Talk] The passing of Paulette Powell: Obituary and funeral information

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Greetings Federation Family,

It is with a heavy heart I let you all know on behalf of Michael Powell, our
President Emeritus, about the passing of his wife Paulette Powell. Paulette
was a dedicated an avid member of the NFB of Michigan. A link containing an
official obituary and funeral information is below.

 

Funeral and obituary information:

Go 

here
<https://www.mandziukfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Paulette-Powell-3/#!/Obituar
y> 

to read Paulette's obituary

 

Funeral arrangements:

Mrs. Powell will lie instate at St. Mark church Friday March 1st from 12:30
pm until time of mass at 1:00 pm

 

St. Mark Catholic Church

4401 Bart Ave

Warren, MI 48091

 

Paulette was an amazing woman. Since the day I met her, she always treated
me like a son. She treated me so much like a son that I started to call her
Mom, or mother. In response, she would always call me son. I can still hear
her calling me "son" in my head. She was always there, and always willing
and eager to help anyone who asked for it. There were times when I would
want to go to Federation functions, and she herself would have Mike call me
out of the blue, and basically insist that they give me a ride. She had a
heart of pure gold, and while I knew her for only so little time; not nearly
as long as most of the rest of you all, she meant so much to me since the
time she entered into my life and will be dearly missed. I know that we all
in the Michigan affiliate will continue to remember her support and presence
as we stand with Mike and their family during this time. In Lieu of flowers,
the family has requested to please donate to the National Federation of the
Blind of Michigan in Paulette's memory at:

nfbmi.org

 

Ather