Harlan CemeteryShelby County, IowaUploaded 12/12/2016 by
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[Email]Cecile Alvilda Barber Powell
b. July 29, 1903 d. January 13,1988
Sec: 3M Lot: 167 Plot #: 3
Cecile A. Powell, 84
HARLAN — Cecile Alvilda Powell, daughter of Joseph and Linda (Anderson) Barber was born on a farm near Kirkman on July 29, 1903. She attended school In Kirkman, graduating with the class of 1920 and grew to adulthood on her parent's farm. On Feb. 25, 1928, she married Dillard "Dick" Powell at LeMars. After their marriage, they farmed north of Harlan for 26 years. After the death of Dick on Aug. 15, 1980, she continued to make her home in Harlan and on May 7,1984, she became a resident of the Baptist Memorial Home. It was there that she died on Jan. 13,1988 at age 84 years, five months and 15 days. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Harlan. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, L. Dale Barber; and two sisters, Eva G. Stephenson and Lela Glbbs. She is survived by three nephews, four nieces and other relatives. Funeral services were Jan. 16,1988 at Pauley Funeral Home, Harlan with Pastor George Gibson of First United Methodist Church, Harlan, officiating. Burial was in Harlan cemetery with Ron Clark, Owen Barry, Glen D. Rixen, Darrell E. Nelson, Charles J, Andersen and Frank L "Rusty" Wirth serving as casket carers. Pauley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Dick Dillard Powell
b. October 1, 1902 d. August 15, 1980
Sec: 3M Lot: 167 Plot #: 4
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