Eva Powell

Eva Ruth Powell, age 84, of Crystal, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at home under the care of Sparrow Hospice, with her family by her side. One of eleven children born to James & Nellie (Murphy) Ferguson, she was born on March 24, 1940 in Evart. On September 20, 1958, she married William D. Powell and together they were blessed with nearly 65 years of marriage, and raised three children, Debra, Sandra, and Steve. Eva was preceded in death by her parents, James & Nellie; her husband, William; her son, Steven Powell; a grandson, Steven Powell, Jr; and all ten of her siblings. She is survived by her two daughters, Debra (Powell) & Elmer Woodard and Sandy (Powell) & John Groner; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews and friends. Eva was a loving and supportive wife and mother. She had previously worked at the Lyons-Muir Chrysler plant before it closed. After her seventeen years there, she spent a great deal of time with Billy and her sisters, Alice and Leola, setting up at the flea market in Six Lakes. Eva started her days with her country music, drinking coffee and reading, and her afternoons were spent with Billy, Deb, and Sandy watching “soaps.” During this past year, a cardinal would often find its way to their deck while they were watching the soaps, and she felt Billy’s presence there with them. Eva and Billy enjoyed their time with family and friends at The Acres, near Evart. She also enjoyed playing Euchre, Polka dancing, making Christmas candy, and picking apples and strawberries with Alice. Graveside services at Crystal Cemetery, next to her husband, are being planned and will be announced later. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Eva's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Christiansen’s Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, 616-754-5638. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Eva Powell, please visit our flower store.