Nancy Boone Powell

Nancy Boone Powell, 52, of Lytle Dr., Morganton, NC went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at her residence following a period of declining health. Born in Buncombe County, NC on August 29, 1956, she was a daughter of Lois E. Sheehan Boone and the late William R. Boone. Nancy was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister and her memory will always be cherished. She was a shopaholic and avid Dale Earnhardt fan. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Jean Boone and Laura Irene Boone.In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Harrell B. Powell, Sr. of the home; sons and their wives, Daniel R. Boone and Peggy and Harrell Bruce Powell, Jr. and Danielle; brothers and their wives, Clyde and Jan Boone, Carl and Cathy Boone, and William "Booter" and Doris Boone; sister, Becky M. Norman and her husband, Mike; grandchildren, Amber, Brandon, Jarrett, Cameron, Braxton, Jacie and Haylen; and a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.The graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 at Park Hill Memorial Park, Hwy. 70 West, Glen Alpine, NC with Pastor Pat Buchanan officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Sossoman Funeral Home. Memorial gifts may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.