Helen A. Powell

May 12, 1923 - January 9, 2018

BLISSFIELD – Helen A. Powell, age 94 of Blissfield, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, after a lengthy illness. She was born May 12, 1923, in Adrian, Michigan to Earl and Edna (Bigelow) Wilson, and graduated from Blissfield High School in 1941. On June 11, 1946, she married Donald Powell, in Bowling Green, Ohio, and they have celebrated over 71 years together. Helen and Don were charter members of Ogden Community Bible Church where she was active in the children’s ministries. In recent years, they have attended Jasper Bible Church, Blissfield Baptist Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church. Helen was also involved with the Michigan State University Extension Service. For several years they lived in LaGrange, Texas and continued to enjoy winters there after retiring and returning to Michigan. While living in Texas, Helen and Don volunteered with Texas Baptist Builders, assisting in the construction of 19 churches. In addition to her husband, Don, Helen is survived by their son, Dennis (Gloria) Powell of Tecumseh; grandsons, Eric (Stephanie) and Ryan (Linda); great grandchildren, Anias, Myles, Harmony and Kayla; several step great grandchildren; and a sister, Pauline (Howard) Yatzek. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Wilson. A Celebration of Life will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield with Rev. Joey Weaver officiating. Following the service, cremation will take place. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. Contributions in memory of Helen are suggested to Blissfield Fire Department. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.