Betsy Ashburn Powers, 81, a resident of Manchester, TN passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at McArthur Manor.
Funeral services will be held at Coffee County Funeral Chapel at 2pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 with visitation from 11am-2pm, burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Betsy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. A member of the East Main Street Church of Christ, Betsy enjoyed the beauty of nature and God’s creations. Having retired from the family business, she was an avid reader in past years and enjoyed spending time with her family and cousins.
Betsy was the daughter of the late Daniel and Amanda Ashburn and was born in Hillsboro, TN on June 26, 1935. She was preceded in death by her late husband Charles Eldon Powers Jr and her son, Charles Eldon Powers III. She is survived by a son, Daniel C. Powers and daughter Pamela Powers. Five grandchildren: Candace Powers, Courtnea (Josh) Wilhoite, Casie (Kyle) Martin, Natalie Hollis, and Emily Hollis. Also survived by three great grandchildren.
Murfreesboro Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Betsy’s honor.
Murfreesboro Funeral Home and Creation Services (615)896-2229
