Elizabeth "Betty" Powell

Elizabeth “Betty'’ Cecilia Callahan Powell, 97 of Asheboro passed away Saturday September 14, 2024, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home.

Betty was born on February 15, 1927, Bayside, Queens, New York to William and Frances Coyne Callahan. Betty graduated high school as the Valedictorian and obtained her bachelor’s degree in History from Queens College. She was a homemaker and a marvelous cook.

Betty had a very keen sense of humor. She was a well-educated lady who loved to garden and play Bridge. She was an avid reader with an insatiable appetite for the NY Times crossword puzzle . She was president of her garden club in California.

She loved her family, especially her husband Robert to whom she was married for 48 years. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: sons Richard Powell and partner Tracy of Asheboro, Robert Powell (Martha) of Sophia, David Powell (Patricia) of Lansing, North Carolina, and William Powell (Diana) of Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Ten grandchildren: Robert, Christopher, Ashley, David, Lauren and Bailey Powell, Scott McAleese, Kelly McAleese, Erin Nichols, and Jessica Pinto.

Twelve Great Grandchildren.

Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 512 W. Wainman Ave. Asheboro, North

Carolina.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is proudly serving the Powell Family.

Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com