Carmen Powell
August 12, 1927 ~ July 29, 2024
Carmen Powell, 96, retired telephone operator, died Monday, July 29, 2024. After retirement, Carmen began working for the Wichita Public Schools as a lunchroom and recess supervisor. She was beloved by everyone because of her outgoing and lively personality. Carmen enjoyed gardening, reading and completing puzzles, which kept her mind sharp. She also loved all types of music, and you could find her singing any chance she got. Carmen was very family orientated and loved spending time with all her nieces and nephews. She had a special way of making everyone feel like her children. That love continued through to all her great nieces and nephews, and even great great nieces and nephews. She will be missed.
Rosary will be at 11:00 am, Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 am, both on Friday, August 2, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Graveside service will be 2:00 pm, Friday, August 2, 2024, at Resthaven Cemetery.
Carmen is preceded in death by her parents, Miguel and Refugio Avila; husband, Clinton Powell; infant son, Gary Eugene Powell; brothers, Ray Avila, Frank Avila, Urban Avila, Roman Avila; sisters, Jessie Guerrero, Betty M. Trujillo, Virginia L. Nicholas, Cora Abney, and Juby Moreno. Survived by her sister, Victoria V. Estrada; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials have been established with: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, and Guadalupe Clinic 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
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Enjoyed looking at all the pictures. I have met Carmen at some of the family events. She was such a positive part of your family. I know she will be missed. Sorry for your loss. Becky Waller🤎
I’ll miss more than words can describe. You will forever hold a special place in my heart that no one can replace. If I could be just half the woman you were I know I would have succeed in life. I love you so very much. Please give a hug to my dad for me
I had the great pleasure to care for Carmen Powell at Fern’s place where Carmen resided in the last years of her life.
I loved getting to know this remarkable lady and her family, how amazing it is to build a friendship instead of considering it a place of work. Through Carmen’s stories she had taught me a lot, how great it was to see life through Carmen’s life & stories. I will always hold Carmen Powell close at heart & remember all the times she told me off through love. :).
I Thank Victoria & the family for trusting Ferns place with your loved one. I Think I can speak for everyone at Fern’s Place that it won’t be the same without Carmen, placing a Hot cup of coffee down with her love for the newspaper & a sweet Danish to go with it. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to love your Sister, Aunt, friend as much as you all did. I will miss you Carmen Powell, until we meet again my sweet friend. Cecilia Abasolo-Murray