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Constance Powers Obituary

Constance Louise Collins Powers WEST ASHLEY - Constance Louise Collins Powers, 82, of West Ashley, the widow of Richard Allen Powers, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 27, 2009. She was born in Kewanee, IL. on Tuesday, April 12, 1927. Mrs. Powers was a retired Purchasing Agent for Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton, IL. She is survived by her son, Phil Schoonover of Charleston, SC; her daughter; Georgia Jodi Scholes of Manitou Springs, CO and three grandchildren, Chad Schoonover of Charleston, SC, Jon W. Westmoreland of Littleton, CO and Jenifer N. Graham of Denver, CO. Condolence messages may be sent to her guest book at our website, www.charlestonfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children's hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38105. All services will be held privately. Arrangements are by the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston, 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 29, 2009.

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Marshall Leaman

December 3, 2009

Phil and Chad,
Just wanted you know you were in my thoughts and prayers. I really enjoyed having Connie as a neighbor over the last 30 plus years and will miss her greatly. With deepest sympathy -

December 3, 2009

CONNIE IS ALSO SURVIVED BY 2 GREATGRANDCHILDREN! KADEN HALE & KORA NAIDA GRAHAM OF DENVER CO!

ELizabeth Beutler

December 1, 2009

Everyone who ever knew Connie will miss her. Love, Aunt Liz

Lisa & Steven Stine

November 29, 2009

Phil and Chad,
We would like to send you our condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. We hope that good memories will keep her alive in your hearts. With deepest sympathy

Tony Dannibale

November 29, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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