Barbara Jean O’Rear Powell
Barbara Jean O’Rear Powell, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2024, at the age of 92.
Born on Sept. 6, 1932, in Chattanooga, she lived a life of devotion to her family.
Barbara graduated from Kirkman High School, was a member of Stanley Heights Baptist Church and retired from Shumacker & Thompson, Attorneys at Law. She was a master seamstress and enjoyed crafting. Barbara loved shopping and all things with sparkles or glitter. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all those who loved her so much.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Lawrence Powell, Sr.; parents, Harry Crawford O’Rear, Sr. and Myrtle Gladys McDaniel; siblings, Edward “Leon” O’Rear, Dorothy Frances Joy, Jack Mitchell O’Rear, and Betty Jo Sanchez; half siblings, Shirley Ruth Breedlove, James Clayton O’Rear, Clarence Michael O’Rear, Sr., and Harry Crawford O’Rear, Jr.; granddaughter in law, Megan McCullah Burrows.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Suzanne (John) Bergen and Gayle Burrows; a son, Joseph Powell, Jr. (Casey). She will be deeply missed by her precious grandchildren, Gena (John) Harrison, Michael Burrows and Hollie (Randall) Allen; and great-granddaughters, Annie Harrison, Piper Harrison and Birdie Burrows; and a half-brother, Dennis O’Rear.
Condolences may be shared with the Powell family at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com
A celebration of life will be announced soon.
The family is very thankful to Hearth Hospice for the kindness and care given to their mother.
All arrangements have been made by Lane Funeral Home and Crematory South Crest Chapel in Rossville.