Oneta "Dolly" Powell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Nora Oneta (Dolly) Powell, a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, left this world peacefully surrounded by family at her home on November 18, 2021. The youngest of 14 children She was born to Arthur and Gertie Casey on the home place at Six Mile Valley, Ratcliff, Arkansas. Growing up in the area she helped with the family farm and attended Magazine Public Schools. Later in life while working in the café in Paris, Arkansas she met and married George Lee Powell on June 20, 1959. After working several years in the area George and Dolly decided to move to Henryetta, Ok where they raised 4 children on the home place on Trudgeon Hill. She was a strong woman who was respected by her family and friends and to whom they turned to for advice and help. She loved her children and was always involved in their activities. She loved taking them on adventures that included gardening, traveling, hiking, fishing and camping. Her love for God’s creatures was unequaled, she loved to feed the birds and there were always bird feeders and hummingbird feeders around the house. Dolly was also very involved in the community. She served as a member of the Okmulgee County Fair Board, the Kusa Water District and over looked the New Senora Cemetery. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband George Lee and all but one of the brothers and sisters. Survived by her children: Howard and wife Roxann Hobbs of Checotah; Debi and husband Porter Pilkington of Grove, OK; George Wayne and wife Dona of Dewar; Carl Powell and Kathy Jackson of Owasso. Brother: Leon Casey of Pauls Valley and a special niece, Linda Whitehead of Alma, AR. 7 Grandchildren: Jason Hendrickson, Justin Hendrickson, April Sullivan, Alece Powell-Rose, Brooke Johnson, Brett Powell, Leland Pilkington. 14 Great Grandchildren and special devoted friends; Bub Conners, CJ Woodall, Rocky Kissee and Clair Porschien and Trudgeon Hill friends.. Several nieces, nephews , cousins, and countless friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Dewar Fire Department and New Century Hospice, who showed exceptional compassion and care for our mother. Funeral service will be 10:00am Tuesday November 23, 2021 at First Church of the Nazarene. Interment will follow at the New Senora Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home. Family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5:00-7:00pm

Oneta "Dolly" Powell

June 3, 1936 - November 18, 2021