of Fairfield Bay, AR
February 22, 1926 - April 18, 2019
On April 18, 2019, Mary Cole McCracken Powell passed from this life in Greenbrier, Arkansas. She was born on February 22, 1926, in Greenbrier to Ernest and Una McCracken.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Powell and her daughter, Linda O'Brien. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lynn Philips (Ingram) of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, grandsons: Scott O'Brien (Kristine) of Bailey, CO, Eric Nielson of Pahoa, Hawaii, and granddaughter Amanda O'Brien of Austin, TX, three great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Mary and her husband of fifty-three years lived in England and Venezuela early in their married life when he worked for Standard Oil. They moved to Texarkana, Texas, in 1955 and began working together as proprietors of the Magnolia Manor Motel, selling real estate and owning Hooks Camper Center. Mary moved to Fairfield Bay in 1999 and was very active clogging, working throughout the community, and singing in the choir at the First Methodist Church. She will be missed for her hospitality and friendliness.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas, and a funeral service, conducted by Rev. Paul Strang, will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the funeral home.
A later family gravesite service will be conducted by Rev. Ingram Philips in Wake Village, Texas.
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Jenny Shamburger
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Mary and Ingram. . .so sorry for your loss. Miss Mary was a special person and a lot of fun. I enjoyed working with her in Xi Gamma Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Chapter in the Bay. She will be missed but her memory will live on!
Irwin, Jan and Brandi Vandygriff
Friday, April 26, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May God comfort and bless you these days.
She was one very special lady and will be missed but we still have her in our memories.
Diane Hennessee
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Oh what a classy lady. I enjoyed getting acquainted with Ms Mary when she came to Sophisticuts. She introduced us to Linda and I was blessed with a new friend. I will be praying for Gods comfort for each of you. Love and prayers, Diane Hennessee
Paul Wellenberger
Monday, April 22, 2019
I loved waltzing with Mary. She was always so positive and seemed to enjoy life to the fullest. I am very sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth Beach
Monday, April 22, 2019
I am saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was a kind woman. I met her through my Mom when both lived at the Terraces. She was so sweet and supportive to us all when Mom was battling breast cancer. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you during this difficult time.
Juanema Hinesley
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Mary & Ingram: So sorry for your loss. It has been my pleasure to know your mother and work with her in the Republican Women of FFBay. She always had a big welcome smile whenever she saw me regardless of where--political meetings, church, Indian Rock Village or out and about the community. She seemed to be happy to see just about anyone! She was such a friendly person. I'm sure you have been blessed having her for your mother!! I know I have been blessed from having known her. Our most sincere sympathy to you and your family.