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.