Betty Lou Powers

Betty Lou Powers, 84, of Monticello passed away at 8:00 am, on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her residence.She was born on December 5, 1932 in South Bend to the late Rolland and Elizabeth (Hullinger) Snyder. On October 22, 1949 in Hartford Kentucky, she married Jimmie D. Powers and he preceded her in death on November 4, 2015.Betty was primarily a homemaker, however, she had worked at Alloy Rods and worked as a waitress at Bakes Lunch in downtown Monticello. She also operated a seamstress business from her home and made and altered many wedding dresses.She enjoyed cooking and was excellent cook. She also enjoyed crocheting, fishing, and was a fan of Betty Boop.She was a member of the Eagles, AMVETS, and VFW auxiliaries all of Monticello.She is survived by her six children, Dawn (husband, Roger) McCall of Monticello, Jimmie Powers of Fort Wayne, Gordon (wife, Deb) Powers of Lebanon, Del Rae Hayes of Monticello, Perry (wife, Kim) Powers of Monticello, Dianna (husband, John) Whyde of Indianapolis; siblings, Opal Sutton of Wheatfield, Ralph Snyder of Granville, GA, Jackie (husband, Joe) Horton of Union City, TN, and Pammalee (husband, Rob) Hughes of Cartersville GA; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and two great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by a brother Rolland "Bud" Snyder; and three great grandchildren.Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 11:00 am until the time of services at 1:00 pm celebrating Bettys life at Springer-Voorhis- Draper Funeral Home of Monticello. Her brother, Rev. Ralph Snyder will officiate services. Burial will follow in Hughes Cemetery where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved Jimmie.Memorial contributions may be given to the White County Shrine Club with envelopes available at the funeral home.Messages of condolence and expressions of sympathy may be extended at www.springerfuneralhome.com
Visitation Springer-Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home

Wednesday, February 08, 2017

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

202 S. Illinois St.Monticello, IN 47960
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Wednesday, February 08, 2017

01:00 PM

202 S. Illinois St.Monticello, IN 47960
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