of Jonesboro, AR
November 3, 1927 - July 31, 2021
Mrs. Ellen McFarlin Powell Cox, 93, of Jonesboro reached her heavenly home on Saturday morning, July 31, 2021, at St Bernards Medical Center. She was one of seven children of Coy and Ruth (Ritchie) McFarlin She was born November 3, 1927, in Lake City. She was a member of the Refuge Assembly of God Church and the Pacesetters Sunday Class, and the Auxiliary St. Bernards Gift Shop,
Mrs. Cox is preceded in death by her parents; husband of sixteen years, Arthur Powell and her second husband of thirty years, Charles D. "Otto" Cox; son-in-law, Larry Jordan; siblings, G. C. McFarlin, Lucille McGlaughlin, Elmer "Sonny" McFarlin, Harold Lloyd McFarlin, Virginia Jaquess and Sue Felkins.
The light of her life was her children, Dewayne (Sandy) Powell, Linda Jordan, Danny (Debbie Stegall) Powell, Kenny (Susan) Cox, Donna (Joe) Ross, Annette (Ronnie) Lynn, Robin (Mark) Mouzy, and Dianne Cox Barnes. She was blessed with nineteen grandchildren, twenty-three great- grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
Graveside services will be held 11:30 am, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the Nettleton Cemetery with Reverend Mike Glover officiating. Visitation will precede services 10:00-11:00 am, Tuesday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
For lasting memorials please consider Alzheimer's Association and the American Cancer Society.
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23 Condolence(s)
John Powell
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
To all my cousins and their extended families, I'm sorry that we couldn't be there in person but time and distance precluded such. Shelby and I offer our heart-felt condolence to all. We love all of y'all; even those we may have never met in person. No matter how many miles and years separate us, we're all still family and I'm forever thankful that God allowed me to be a member of this one. Aunt Ellen was a truly remarkable woman and life on earth will be a bit dimmer without her here. We hope to visit again in the not too distant future. Until then, please be safe and in good health. Blessings to all, John and Shelby Powell.
Rhonda McDaniel
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Robin, I just heard of your mother’s passing. I am so very sorry for your loss of your sweet Mom. Praying for comfort for you and your family!!!
Debra Powell Serpa
Monday, August 2, 2021
Aunt Ellen, one of the strongest women I have truly ever known. You were a wonderful example of a true prayer warrior. You lived your life as an example of christian obedience and love and your legacy of beautiful children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews will live on sharing that love forward.
Thank you. We all needed to experience that love and example.💕💞
Kathy & Frank Luna
Monday, August 2, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for family and friends
Dodie Ross
Monday, August 2, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort through this difficult time.
john hargrove
Monday, August 2, 2021
So sorry I can't be there my prayer is god gives all of ya'll the comfort of knowing she is having a ball with all of her family and friends in heaven. She was a great mom. Love all of ya'll
Don R. House
Sunday, August 1, 2021
A Mother’s love never ends, nor our love for her. May good grant you comfort, grace and peace
Jackie Davis
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Susan and Annette, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are wirh you are your family.
Philip and Cherye Faughn
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Dianne sorry to hear about your mom. We love you guys.
Leisa Abernathy
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Robin and family, so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Prayers for comfort to you and your family.
Vicki Gammon
Saturday, July 31, 2021
We are very sorry for your loss.
Kevin and Vicki Gammon and family
Anna Teague
Saturday, July 31, 2021
You and your family are in my prayers! Our Moms are praising the Lord in heaven!!â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Charles Henry Cox II
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Rest In Peace Grandma Ellen.
Kimberly Powell
Saturday, July 31, 2021
My thoughts, prayers and love go to all the Powell family. Ellen (Grandma) was the most beautiful, loving, caring and devoted Christian. She always put her family first. Grateful to know she's not suffering, and in heaven and in God's hands. Love you EllenðŸ™â¤
Rick & Phyllis Jaquess
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Dear Dewayne, Danny, Linda, Donna, Robin, Annette & Dianne, We wanted to let you know of our sincere sympathy for your family in the loss of Aunt Ellen. Losing your mother brings a flood of memories and emotions. We have good memories of Aunt Ellen and how the door to her home was always open for company. The more the merrier! We look forward to visiting with her in Heaven someday; we’re sure she will have an open door at her mansion as well!
We are sorry but have previously scheduled medical appointments that will hinder us from attending services. 2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 2 Corinthians 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
Love & prayers,
Rick & Phyllis Jaquess
Kathy McSwain
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Fly high Ms Ellen !
Janice Powell Kister
Saturday, July 31, 2021
So hard to let them go but such a blessing to know they are now in the arms of Jesus and we will be together again.
To all my cousins: you're on my mind and in my heart. Praying that God's peace and grace will comfort you â¤
Charles and Joan Gammon
Saturday, July 31, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Delories and David Ohillips
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Danny, I’m so sorry about the loss of your sweet mother! Prayers to you and your family!
Sherry Rickard
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Annette, Robin, and Dianne, so very sorry to hear about your precious mom. MY our Lord and Savior hold you close during this time.
Rena Self
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Praying for your family. May God give you peace and confort during this difficult time.
Sherri Curtner Cartwright
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Kenny & Dianne prayers during your time of loss.
Camille Baldinger
Saturday, July 31, 2021
Annette, the picture of your Mom is beautiful. I know she loved you dearly. I know she is resting peacefully in her Savior's arms, now. I am keeping all of you in my prayers.