Frances Louise Powell

Frances Louise Powell, 63, of Granite Falls, NC went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Born in Burke County, NC on November 28, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Corlie C. Powell and Almer Mae Webb Powell. She was a member of Calvary Assembly of God. Frances was a special person who was full of joy and loved her family and life.She is survived by her sisters, Martha Whisnant of Morganton, Doris Mather of Glen Burnie, MD, Mary Clark and husband, Alton, of Morganton, and Kathy Walker and husband, Charles, of Morganton; numerous and nieces and nephews; and David and Donna Linkous, with whom she made her home.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Homer Powell; and sisters, Jean Ellen Pendley and Lueyone Braswell.The funeral will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2012 at Calvary Assembly of God with Rev. Jerry Whisnant officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.