Mary lived with her Uncle William Moses Powell after being orphaned ata ge 12. However, she died only 2 years later.
Her death came several weeks after she became ill.
Her funeral was held at the Sullivan Christian church on a Thursday
with Rev WB Hopper in charge, assisted by Rev Smith of Greenville.
Among the pallbearers were Hubert, Denzil, and Merle Powell; and Jean
Seass.
