
of Marion, AR
July 19, 1967 - June 26, 2010
Cindy Powell Root, 42, of Marion, AR, passed away Saturday June 26, 2010 at her residence. She was a member of the Highway 77 Church of Christ and a member of the University of Arkansas Class of 1989. Ms. Root was preceded in death by her grandparents, Troy Chapple and Joe and Audrey Powell. She is survived by her parents, Nathan E. and Joyce Chapple Powell of Marion, AR; her brother, Nathan Joey Powell of Marion, AR; her grandmother, Inez Chapple of Lepanto, AR; two nephews, Nathan Derek Powell of Marion, AR and Joseph Tyler Powell of Marion, AR and her great-niece, Maelee Powell of Braggadocio, MO. The visitation will be Thursday July 01, 2010 from 12 Noon-2:00 P.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR with the service following at 2:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel and interment following the service in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR.

Ms. Cindy Powell was my 4th grade teacher in 1989 at Terry Elementary. Although I am just now being informed of this tragic inncident,...my spirit is saddened. Ms. Powell is definitely cheering with the angels now. She will ALWAYS be remembered. She was and still is my most favorite teacher ever. She truly cared for us...we were her babies.

Joyce, Nathan, and Joey
I cannot imagine the pain all of you are in at this time. May you find comforet in God's love. He needed another angel in Heaven and He called Cindy home. She is looking down with a smile and lots of love for you.
God be with all you you.

Powell family, we love you.
The Murphy's

Cindy and I entered college together. We both were part of the Greek system. Cindy was a Kappa and I was a Phi Delt. Cindy became a little sister for the Phi Delt house and shortly after that she became my big sister. We were extremely close throughout college and there was a strong bond between us. Cindy was perfect! She was beautiful, intelligent, nice, good hearted, and she had an awesome personality! I just heard of her passing and my heart hurts. My deepest sympathy go out to her family. Again, she was perfect!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Cindy during our long bus rides, practices, and games when she was the Dancing Razorback and I was a cheerleader. She made us all laugh. I pray God's comfort will be with you.

***Just thanking everyone for your kind words during this terrible loss.
The Powell Family

I have seen cindy several times over the years and she was always brightened up a room when she came in. I am so sorry for your loss God has a wonderful angel with him. My love is with you all

I am very sorry for your loss. I was a Kappa with Cindy and she was such a specail person. Full of energy, laughter, love for others. We lived next door to each other and would stay up all hours laughing, giggling, just being girls. She was a very special person and touched many hearts. I pray God has his arms wrapped around you tightly and feel that warm hug she always gave.

I was just informed that Cindy has gone to be with Jesus. While this obviously saddens me I smile as I remember the numerous trips we took in college when she was the Dancing Razorback and I was a cheerleader. What a gifted, talented, confident, beautiful, dynamic, fun woman she was. She will be missed by many. May God bless you with peace in the midst of this difficult time.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Powell,
I was a Kappy with Cindy at the U of A. I will always have wonderful memories of Cindy. She was an absolute joy and pleasure to be around and possessed such an energetic spirit that was infectious to others. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
May God bless you,
Jennifer Ferguson Malone

I am so sorry for you loss. I'll always remember her as being sweet , loving, and a beautiful lady-inside and out. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

So sad to hear about Cindy's death. I have such great memories of her during our Razorback days. Dance with the angels now girl!

Mr. and Mrs. Powell,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. I was just telling my kids, a few weeks ago, about my friend, Cindy, who was the Dancing Razorback in college. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Mr. & Mr. Powell and Joey,
There are no words to express the heaviness in my heart for your loss. Many, many people that we went to school with Cindy have said very similar things and happy memories of her sweet heart, contagious laughter, energy, bubbly personality, and sense of humor. May God embrace and bless all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Allison Cecil

I am so sorry for your loss. Cindy and I were Kappas together at U of A. She was always full energy and spirit! There are many great memories of our time in the sorority house. I pray that God will bring you peace.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Powell and family,
Cindy was loved and admired by so many. Her spirit was unlike any I have ever known. Just the thought of her brings forth smiles and thoughts of laughter to every single person who ever knew her. She was so beautiful inside and out. It's been awhile since I saw her but I have some wonderful memories of fun times spent together. I am so thankful for having been blessed to know her.
May God fill your hearts with beautiful memories and hold you during this most painful time. My heart goes out to you all.
My love to all of you,
Lisa Owens Walker

I would like to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Cindy was a Beautiful girl inside and out. I remembering always being at you house. And Ms. Joyce I loved the wedding cookies that you made. Cindy would bring them to lunch and we would all fight over them and of course she would always share. She was always full of life and always put a smile on everyone's face. The times that I spent at your house I always felt so welcomed. Thank you so much for showing me so much happiest every time I spent time with your family. Praying for you.

Mr and Mrs. Powell and Joey,
Just a note to say your family is in my prayers and thoughts ..Cindy was such a joy to have in class at Marion...
Joey and family just take comfort in knowing that Cindy is home...heaven..not earth is our goal...Cindy is there...praise God !
While I haven't seen you two since high school I will always remember you both as very special students and people. I will always remember Cindy for her smile and uplifting spirit.
Lean on Jesus...amen

I taught with Cindy at Terry Elementary School. She was always very enthusiastic and the kids adored her. I loved her sense of humor. My prayers are with the family.

Mr. and Mrs. Powell & Family,
I am so saddened to hear of Cindy's passing. She was such a sweet and loving person. I have fond memories of coming over to your house when we were in school and always having so much fun. She will be greatly missed. Please know that I am praying for you during this difficult time.

What a beautiful girl she was, and what a wonderful, infectious laugh she had! I never saw her without a smile on her face. The world will be a much sadder place without your sweet girl. My prayers are with all of you who love and miss her so much.

I went to high school and was a cheerleader with Cindy. I find it very difficult to accept that she is no longer with us. I have not seen Cindy in years, but I remember she was always full of life. That's how I will always remember her. She was definitely a unique, special and wonderful person who will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Powell family. I am so very sorry.

I taught at Terry with Cindy. She was always a cheerleader with the students. She will be missed.

Dear Powell Family and friends,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I, too, was a Kappa sister of Cindy's. When I think of Cindy I remember how good she was to all of us. She gave the best hugs ever and I am sending those your way in this great time of sadness. May caring thoughts bring you strength.

I am so sorry to hear about Cindy!! She was my very best friend in middle school, we used to sit in class and sing together, we went to homecoming together with our dates driven by a parent of course and had a great time!I even let her cut my hair! lol She was a beautiful person inside and out.I hope the family finds comfort in knowing she is in heaven now and we will see her again someday.I will be praying.

Mr and Mrs. Powell and Joey,
Im so sorry to hear about Cindy, I remember picking her up and taking her to school and she was always smiles and full of fun, she had a way of lifting you up when you were down. You will be in my prayers.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Powell and Joey,
I was a Kappa several years younger than Cindy, but she is someone I'll never forget. Her strong but tender-hearted presence, her warm smile, her exuberant spirit filled not only the razorback outfit and rush skits, but the halls of that house. Heaven is a richer place for having her in it. I am praying for all of you in this sad time. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.

When I think of Cindy, I think of pure laughter! She was so much fun and had such a one of a kind personality. She was blessed with a wonderful family and best friends who also were her cousins! She made a lasting impression on anyone that ever met her! My heart is so heavy for all of you and I know she will be missed so very much. I am praying for your whole family during this tragically sad time.

Joey and Mr and Mrs Powell,
I wanted to express our deepest sympathy to your family. We were so terribly saddened to hear the news.
Although I personally did not know Cindy,
I can honestly say that I have never heard of a brother speak so proudly of a sister as Joey always did of Cindy.
" May God's peace be with your family and know that she is in heaven."
Paula McCann Talley

My deepest sympathy to your family. Cindy and I attended high school together. I last saw her at our 20th reunion. I am so very sorry for your loss and you will be in my prayers.

When Cindy's name comes to my mind, I instantly think of her laughter! There was never a dull moment when she was around. I was a Kappa sister with Cindy and recall her gift performance, and the ability to make a person laugh. She would always fill up the room when she entered. Everyone took notice of her, and everyone was fond of her. She had a terrific singing voice too and I enjoyed singing with her during our Kappa Rush Skits. We are so fortunate to have known Cindy as she has touched many lives.

I was in Cindy's pledge class at Fayetteville and I, too, knew her as a bubbly, vivacious, and excellent dancer! She was such an energetic person, she just lit up a room. She will be truly missed, but will always be remembered as a person that just brought joy and smiles to the Kappa sisters.

I haven't seen Cindy since high school but I can still remember her smile and laugh. I would like to offer my thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. She was loved by so many and will truly be missed.

My deeoest condollences to all of you,Joyce i remember you and the kids so well and Loved you,She was a beautiful girl.I know your Heart is Broke.
My Prayers and Love is with you and the family.God Bless.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Powell & Joey,
I was so saddened to hear about Cindy's passing. I remember how much fun she always had and wanted to make sure all of those around her had. Whether we were at church or dancing all night at a SPO party she was always the brightest light in the room. I am happy to have known her and am praying for you all. I know your hearts are broken.
Love,
Sharon Ramsey Gray

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Powell & Joey,
I was so saddened to hear about Cindy's passing. I remember how much fun she always had and wanted to make sure all of those around her had. Whether we were at church or dancing all night at a SPO party she was always the brightest light in the room. I am happy to have known her and am praying for you all. I know your hearts are broken.

Mr. and Mrs. Powell and Joey,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Even though I didn't know Cindy all that well, she had a beautiful smile and bubbly personality about her. May God grant you both peace and strength during this time of loss, knowing that she is in a far better place and you will see her someday soon.
Love,
Patty Plough Compton and Family

Mr. and Mrs. Powell and Nathan,
I'm praying that you will find God's peace and comfort during this difficult time. I was fortunate to be a Kappa sister of Cindy's and I will always remember how talented she was! Cindy will be missed. My heart goes out to you.

Mr. and Mrs. Powell and Joey,
I extend my sympathy to you and your family. I graduated 2 years before Cindy, but I still remember that big smile and bubbly personality. We sang together one year in a school talent show ...I later found out that my mike was turned off the entire time ...but you could hear her great voice. God bless you all at this difficult time and may our Lord bring you the peace that only He can provide.

I went to high school with Cindy. Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed.

My heart goes out to her family as they struggle with this loss. I was a Kappa sister with Cindy. She had a great personality and never took herself too seriously. Her smile and laugh were infectious. I have fond memories or her getting ready for Razorback football games as the mascot. The Gals will never be the same without her!

Cindy and I were pledge sisters, and I will always remember her beautiful smile and endless amount of energy as she bounced all over the Kappa house. Her smile would always light up the room! Please know how saddened I am for your loss, and I pray that you find peace and comfort during these difficult times.

Our Cindy was that contagious laugh! She was jumping, vibrant, dancing, cheering, and just tons of energy. Our Cindy was the Dancing Razorback...wasn't that just a perfect role for her!?! That's our Cindy.... Our prayers are with her family and friends. Our Cindy will be missed.

My son has spend many nights at Cindy's house with Tyler and he was always welcome and enjoyed spending time at her house. She always made it fun for them. Cindy will be missed by all. Sincere sympathy to the family. We are praying for you.

I will never forget the friend that Cindy was to me in college. She will never be forgotten.

My prayers and sympathies go out to Cindy's family and friends. I am heart broken about this. Cindy and I were classmates, we cheered together and I hope were friends. I have nothing but happy memories of Cindy. She always lifted my spirits as well as everyone else. She had a beautiful voice, could dance and make up dances like no bodies business. When I think of Marion High School and my classmate family, I always think of smiling fun-loving Cindy. She will forever be in my heart. I am so sorry that I didn't keep in better touch with her but even more sorry for your incredible loss. The world is a much grayer place without Cindy.

I am so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Cindy and then joined her at the U of A in 1987. I will always remember her as The Dancing Razorback. She will be missed!!

Nathan, Joyce and Joey - My heart hurts for you. Ya'll are all in my prayers. I know this is hard but try and remember the good times. God loves us and will not put on us more than we can take. May God bless you and your family during these times.

May you find peace in Heaven.Ilove you. Gordon