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Tillie S. Powell, 76
September 30, 2013
Tillie S. Powell, 76, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Mennonite Home. Born in Pocahontas, VA, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Bessie (Herring) Sanderson. Tillie was the wife of the late George M. Powell.
Tillie was an executive assistant for 15 years at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE. She then became an administrative assistant at the Tower Hill School until retirement. Tillie enjoyed music and was an accomplished pianist.
Surviving are two sons, Steven L. Carter of East Petersburg, PA and Bentley R. Carter of Long Beach, CA; five granddaughters: Sara Beth, Melissa Anne, Annalee Elizabeth, Audrey Dare, and Miranda Callan; a brother, James Sanderson of Elkton, MD; and two sisters, Betsy Ferrell of Honolulu, HI and Elby Blackwell of Tazewell, VA.
Tillie was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Wright.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Chaplain Mim Cruz officiating. Family and friends will be received from 2-3 PM at the funeral home. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Tillie’s name the American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
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February 02, 2014
I was just face-booking and found the link to Til’s obituary. I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a good mother to you, Randy and Steve. I wish I had known at the time of her passing so I could have expressed my condolences to you in a more timely way. She had a great sense of humor and a great laugh – I’m sure one of the many things my father loved about her.
Tinker Powell
October 08, 2013
I have very fond memories of Tillie when we worked together at Tower Hill School. She was always friendly, upbeat, and eager to help me any time I needed. We even had parking spaces near each other and joked about the increasing difficulty we had getting in and out of our cars due to our “maturing”. I still have a gift she gave me when she was retiring. My prayers and thoughts go to your family during this difficult time. Cathy Dixon
October 04, 2013
I am so sorry that I did not see the obituary or I certainly would have been at the service. Tillie was my assistant and my friend during her time at Tower Hill. Since we both liked to laugh and had very distinctive laughs, our office was usually a place that could make you smile. It certainly was part of her legacy when she retired. She was a wonderful lady and i enjoyed visiting her until she moved up toward Lancaster and I lost track of her. My very best to all her family.
Harry Baetjer
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- Lititz, PA 17543
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