  Rae Elnora Powell was born January 30, 1936, the only child of Lillie Mae Thomas and Jessie Brown in Whitewright, Texas. Rae attended Terrell School. Rae was a dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Rae's quiet and loving spirit shown in all she did for her family and in service to others. Her quietness hid from others her great sense of humor. You knew if she let this side show to others, it meant she liked them. Rae spent her career serving others and was a dedicated worker for 28 years at Texoma Medical Center in their Environmental Services department from 1973 to 2001. She believed no matter your job was, you should present yourself in a professional manner and give your best every day. Her pride and dedication in the work she did showed in her career at TMC. Rae had missed only 2 days of work due to illness in 9 years. She stated, "I really don't know. I do feel bad sometimes, but I'm hardly ever sick, and if I get up and get going I feel better." She retired from TMC in 2001. After retiring Rae enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to watch court shows, especially "Judge Judy." Rae is survived by her children; daughters, Henrietta Hines of Sherman; Constance L. Brown of Denison; Dr. Hattie Powell of Denison; and Monique Russell (Sylvester) of Denison; son, Ronnie E. Powell (Monsita) of Denison; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae Coleman; father, Jessie Brown; children, Rogers Brown, Jessie J. Brown, Barbara R. Powell, and Victoria J. Powell. VIsitation and funeral services were held at Fisher Funeral Home in Denison, Texas. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, May 27, 2020. Rev. Dr. Ouida Lee brought the eulogy and Rev. Commie Linson assisted. Rae was laid to rest at Magnolia Cemetery in Denison, Texas. - - - Fisher Funeral Home Magnolia Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |