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Sunday, March 22, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
January 5, 1942 - March 17, 2026
Our beloved Betty Powell passed away on Mar 17, 2026. She was born January 5, 1942 in Detroit Mi to John and Evelyn Gallnitz. Betty is survived by her husband John Powell.
Betty is preceded by two previous husbands, Lyle Maine, and Don Loring as well as sisters, Sally, Jackie, Carol and Mary as well as brothers John and Phil Gallnitz… Surviving are also including brother-in-laws Theodore (Ted) and Elizabeth Powell; Charles and Laurie Powell and sister-in-law Melissa Powell and husband Alan Dingman; her children Sean and daughter Bonnie Maine; from previous marriage stepdaughters Rebecca Beacraft and Roberta Rocas and stepson Don Loring Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday March 22nd at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Parris Cemetery.
In Liew of flowers, please send donations to Care Partners, in care of Amanda Street in Asheville, NC on Betty Powell's behalf.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Appalachian Funeral Services
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Appalachian Funeral Services
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