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Rebecca Maxine “Becky” Porter Powell

Birth	:	31 Aug 1947 Massena, Cass County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Feb 2018 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Massena Cemetery, Massena, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2916985, -94.7583008
Description	:	Rebecca “Becky” Maxine (Porter) Powell was born August 31, 1947, the daughter of Max and Clare (Harris) Porter in Massena, Iowa. She entered into rest, after a long battle with cancer, on February 4, 2018 at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. Becky grew up in rural Massena. She started country school at the age of 4 and graduated from Massena High School in 1965. In June 1965 she was united in marriage to Donald Powell. To this union came three girls: Carrie LaVonne, Tammie Jo, and Misty Dawn. For many years she worked as a bookkeeper... Read More	Rebecca “Becky” Maxine (Porter) Powell was born August 31, 1947, the daughter of Max and Clare (Harris) Porter in Massena, Iowa. She entered into rest, after a long battle with cancer, on February 4, 2018 at the Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, Iowa. Becky grew up in rural Massena. She started country school at the age of 4 and graduated from Massena High School in 1965. In June 1965 she was united in marriage to Donald Powell. To this union came three girls: Carrie LaVonne, Tammie Jo, and Misty Dawn. For many years she worked as a bookkeeper for her father’s construction company. She was a member of the Massena Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years and she took much pride in serving the community that she lived in. In 1998, Becky moved from Massena. She met her significant other, John Deaton in July of 2007. Following her retirement from Mediacom in March of 2011, she and John enjoyed spending their days together. They shared a love of music, old TV shows, scary movies and taking short trips together. Becky loved her daughters and was proud of each of their accomplishments. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she enjoyed spoiling them with goodies, attending their events when she was able and babysitting. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carol and her husband James Hodge; sister, Betty Jane and her husband Richard Stice; brother, William “Bill” Porter and nephews, Danny Hodge, Reggie Hodge and Matt Schrier. Surviving her are her significant other John Deaton of Des Moines; daughters, Carrie Ross-Stanley (David) of Des Moines, Tammie Marshall (David) of Johnston, and Misty Sachs (Greg) of Ames; John’s children; John Deaton Jr. (Tahairah) of Des Moines, Joe Deaton (Ashley) of Des Moines. Grandchildren: Candice Ross, Jacob (Rachel) Ross, Emily Marshall, Nathan Marshall, Owen Sachs, Donovan Sachs, Lincoln Sachs, Zach Deaton, and Ben Deaton. Great Grandchildren: Lilly Richter, Lexi Richter, Bristol Richter, Gage Richter, Savannah Ross and Brayton Ross. Nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Where is Rebecca Maxine “Becky” Porter Powell's memorial?
Rebecca Maxine “Becky” Porter Powell's memorial is located at: Massena Cemetery, Massena, Cass County, USA.
When did Rebecca Maxine “Becky” Porter Powell death?
Rebecca Maxine “Becky” Porter Powell death on 4 Feb 2018 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rebecca Maxine “Becky” Porter Powell's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2916985
Longitude: -94.7583008

Family Members:

Parent

Max Elwood Porter

(1921 - 2002)

Clare LaVonne Harris Porter

(1923 - 1992)

Spouse

Donald Sanford “Donnie” Powell

(1945 - 2020)

Siblings

Carol LaVonne Porter Hodge

(1943 - 1990)

Betty Jane Porter Stice

(1945 - 2008)

William Thomas “Bill” Porter

(1949 - 2004)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 04 Mar 2018

... In Memory of my cousin, Rebecca "Becky" (Porter) Powell.

Left by Anonymous on 06 Feb 2018

In Memory of Becky (Porter) Powell, direct descendant of Mayflower Pilgrim, Richard Warren.

Left by Anonymous on 07 Feb 2018

Thank-you, for your service to your community: ..."Becky was a member of the Massena Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years and she took much pride in serving the community that she lived in."

Left by Anonymous on 12 Feb 2018

FIRE FIGHTER, Hat and Boots. Rest in peace, Becky. Your service to your community, is deeply appreciated.

Left by Anonymous on 28 Feb 2018

In Memory of Rebecca "Becky" (Porter) Powell, direct descendant of Mayflower Pilgrim Richard Warren.

Left by Anonymous on 19 Jan 2020

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