Brunetta Irma Jones Powell

Homegoing Celebration

ALPHA

OMEGA

November 1, 1924

March 1, 2017

Sis. Brunetta Irma Jones Powell The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me to the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointeth my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalms 23

Saturday, March 11, 2017 Viewing: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Funeral Service: 12:00 PM

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church 39752 Highway 23 * Boothville, LA 70038

Rev. Dr. Theodore Turner, Jr., Pastor - Officiant

Her Legacy And Jesus said to his disciples, “Let not your hearts be troubled.

Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house there are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

John 14:1-3

On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 7am, Brunetta Irma Jones Powell was called to her heavenly home to rest.

She was born on November 1, 1924, in Nicholas, Louisiana to the late Richard and Alexandrine Mackey Jones. She was united in holy matrimony on March 22, 1945 to the late Winston Powell, Sr. To this union six children were born: Winston, Jr., Brunetta Thomas, the late Bobby, Aubrey Don, Sr. and Terry Powell, Sr. and Gwendolyn Houston. In addition, she had one stepson, the late Glenary J. Powell. After raising her children, she raised four grandchildren, the late Charmaine Houston Smith, Leon Houston, III, Makia Houston Johnson and Nakia Houston and two great-grandchildren, Adrienne and Andria Smith. She cared for all and was the grandmother of twenty-four grandchildren (2 deceased), forty-eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Irma was the mother-in-law of Barbara and Linda Powell. She was the Godmother of Geraldine Prout, Carl Tate, Taneka Henry and the late Marcel Taylor. She was the sister of Alvin and Richard Jones, Lois Tate, the late Mazie Duncan, Mary Brickley, Lavinia Franklin, Clifford, Earl and Albert Jones, Sr. Baptized on August 21, 1938, at First Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Sunrise, Louisiana by the late Rev. Isaac Coleman, she was a faithful, devoted woman of God. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Boothville, Louisiana and was an active member of the Usher Board for many years.

Irma’s favorite song was “If You Hear of My Homegoing.” Her favorite and most quoted scriptures were Ephesians 6:1-4 “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

Although her childhood dream was to become a nurse, she embraced her role as wife, mother and bookkeeper of the family business. She relished in studying her bible. She also enjoyed quilting and cooking… most knew to stop by her house on Sundays for a feast. Known to some as Tilly and to others as Big Irm, she loved and was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

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Celebration Service Musical Prelude P r o c e s s i o n a l … … … … … … … … … … … … Pa s t o r & Fa m i ly Scripture Readings: Old Testament …………………….. Deacons New Testament …………………… Deacons Hymn ……………………………………….. Amazing Grace ..…….………………………………….. Choir Selection …………………………......... Going Up Yonder ….……………………………………… Choir Condolences from Church …………………………………………………………………………. Deacons Poem …………………………………………………………………………………..………………… Tyla Powell Poem …………………………………………………………………………………..………………… Kayla Smith Expressions …………………………………………………………………………………… Brittany Thomas Reading of Brunetta Irma Jones Powell’s Obituary ……………………………… Averil Turner Reading of Aubrey Don Powell, Sr.’s Obituary …………………………………………. Asia Jones Solo …………………………. Jesus Promised Me A Home Over There …..……. Eleria Mackey Eulogy ………………………………………………………………………………. Rev. Theodore Turner, Jr. Selection ………………… When You Hear of My Homegoing …. Rev. Theodore Turner, Jr. Call to Christ Words of Comfort ………………………… (2 Minutes Please) …………………… Visiting Ministers Parting view Recessional to Place of Committal …………………………………….. Tropical Bend Cemetery

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

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Precious Memories Br unetta Ir ma Jones Powell November 1, 1924

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A Virtuous Woman 10 Who

11 The

can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

12 She

will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. food from afar. maidens.

16 She

15 She

heart of her husband doth safely trust in

14 She

13 She

is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her

riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her

considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. candle goeth not out by night.

19 She

18 She

17 She

perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her

layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

21 She

20 She

is not afraid of the snow

for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22 She

maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing

is silk and purple.

23 Her

husband is known in the gates,

when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24 She

maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength

and honour are her

clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She

openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the

law of kindness.

27 She

looketh well to the ways of her

household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Her

children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29 Many

daughters have done

virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour

is

deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

31 Give

her of the fruit of

her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.

Proverbs: 31:10-30

My Dear Mother Ma, you were that and much more, a blessing to us all. You have come to the end of your journey and your soul has been set free. Now you are where there are pearly gates and streets are paved with gold. We will remember the love we shared as a family and truly you will be missed.

Love Forever, Children, Grandchildren & Family

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For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Romans 10:13

What My Godmother Meant To Me

She Is Gone

By David Alexander Elder

You can shed tears that she is gone, Or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, Or you can be full of the love that you shared.

Godmothers have no wands or wings, So they work with wisdom, love and things.

Having taken on this role, You loved me right down to my soul.

You offered kindness and greetings with hugs, pinches and kisses, Each freely out of love which I will miss.

But Your spirit will linger on forever You’re in God’s Heaven now and no longer in pain.

In my thoughts, you’ll always remain How lucky I was, how blessed I’ve been, You were more than my Godmother, You were also my friend.

I love you and miss you ~ Your Goddaughter Taneka

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she is gone, Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, Be empty and turn your back.

Or you can do what Mom would have wanted: Smile, Open your Eyes, Love and Go On.

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A c t i v e Pa l l b e a r e r s Nakia Houston Courtney Powell Jerry Jones

Jules Ricky Thomas, Jr. Terry Powell, Jr. Carl Tate

H o n o r a r y Pa l l b e a r e r s Winston L. Powell, Jr. Leon Houston, III Alvin Jones Richard Jones Gary Duncan Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.

Psalms 116: 15

Acknowledgements Words cannot express how grateful our family is for your generous support, encouraging words, thoughts, and prayers. Thank you for thinking of us in our time of need. Your comforting expressions of sympathy will always be remembered with gratitude.

The Family

Special Thanks to: The Nurses and Care Givers of Canon Hospice, most especially, Tracey Perkins. We would like to also send our heartfelt gratitude to Glendora Riley and Gail Johnson for their dedicated care and support.

Interment Arrangements Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 Highway 23 Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Tropical Bend Cemetery Empire, LA

Repast Buras YMCA 36342 Highway 11 Buras, LA 70041

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