Clara Faye Powell

Clara Faye Fox Powell, of Russell Springs, passed from this life Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home.  She was 83 years of age.

Clara was born at home in Russell County on February 27, 1941, the only daughter born to the union of the late Amos and Letha Hale Fox.  For over 30 years, she faithfully attended Clear Springs Missionary Baptist Church.  Clara was a homemaker who had enjoyed working at New to You Consignment Store from 1989 until 2013. 

She is survived by her son, Chris (and Sondra) Powell, of Russell Springs; her daughters, Chrassia (and Jeff) Burchell, of Russell Springs, Tina (and Stan) Thomas, of Jamestown, and Chari (and Matthew) Bennett, also of Russell Springs; two grandchildren, Cody (and Haley) Rafferty, of Jamestown, and Anna (and Wade) Beard, of Pellyton; and three great-grandchildren, Ransom Beard, Lauren Beard and Barren Rafferty.

Along with her parents, Clara is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clarence Powell; and her two brothers, Earl Fox and Larry Fox.

Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2024, at Bernard Funeral Home, with Bro. Josh Owens officiating.  Burial will be in Hale Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Cody Rafferty, Wade Beard, Larry Bennett, James Holtzclaw, John David Hale and Eddie Bradshaw.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hale Cemetery Fund in memory of Clara Powell.  These may be left at the funeral home.

On behalf of the Powell family, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your many acts of kindness and support during this most difficult time.

Bernard Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Clara Faye Fox Powell.  An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com
 

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