Garnita Powell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Garnita Powell of Monmouth, Illinois, who passed away on November 22, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Garnita has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frankie Mooday and Aubley C. Mooday (Elliott); her husband Leonard Powell; and her siblings, Alberta Fillman and Clifford Mooday.
She is survived by: her children, Marjorie McCoy (late Gary) of Monmouth, Teresa Lyon of Galesburg, Illinois and Kenneth Bowling (Debbie) of Alexis, Illinois; and her close friend Kira Schumm (Sean). She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
