Cremation Services for Elizabeth Claire Powell, age 81, of Bangs, are under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home. Family requests that a private burial of Cremains to take place at a later date in Bangs, TX. She passed away on Sunday September 11, 2011 in Brownwood, Texas. Elizabeth was born on May 01, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Charley and Lucille (Miller) Smith.

She married Kenneth Powell on October 01, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois; she was a loving mother, wife and grandmother and a member of First Baptist Church in Bangs. Elizabeth also enjoyed Quilting, and Reading.

Survivors include her 6 children; 3 sons, Steve Powell and wife Shelia of Azle, TX, Donald Powell and wife Barbara of Bangs, David Powell and wife Mary of Bangs; 3 daughters, Linda Ramsey and husband Donnie of Dublin, TX, Lorlene Ward and husband Ronnie of Dublin, TX,  Barbara Smith and husband Jimmy of Brownwood. Also, 4 brothers; Fred Smith of San Diego, CA, Howard Smith, Jerry Smith, and Don Smith all of Chicago, IL. And 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband; Kenneth Powell, a son; Teddy Powell, and a grandson; Charles Williford, and one sister. Condolences may be left for the family at www.davismorrisfuneralhome.com.