Dorothy Tietz Powell
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Dorothy Tietz Powell

  • March 13, 1925 - August 16, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“Eva,Phillip and Family, I was really sorry to hear about Dorothy. I've thought about her on several occasions lately and wondered how she was doing....Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Elizabeth Ann Varnell Smith - TX

“Eva, Phillip and families, I am extremely saddened by the loss of Dorothy. She was the epitome of the perfect neighbor - loving, and caring...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Maurice Varnell - Florence, TX

“Eva, Philip and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I lived across the street from your family for 12 years. Your Mom could...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Cindy Murphree - Sweetwater, TX

“To Philip,Eva & families I am sorry about your loss of your Mother.She was always so nice & caring to all of us.I wish I could have been there for...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: BILL EASTER - Lewisville, TX

“We wanted to express our deepest sympathies to the Powell family. We have fond memories of visits with Dorothy & Ramsey. Lovingly, Cousins Gwen Lam...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Norma Jean Lam Emler - Denton, TX

“Eva, Phillip and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember how hard it was to lose my Mom but comforted myself with the thoughts of her...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Sharon Auldridge - Waco, TX

“We will love and miss you always. Michael and family ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Michael Powell - Baytown, TX

“Dear Eva and Phillip and family, Bob and I were so sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a wonderful neighbor to us when we were growing...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Martha Varnell MacDonald - Austin, TX

“Philip, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Sandy Newkham - Waco, TX

“You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love always, Nikki Braun ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Nikki Braun - Benton, AR

“We deepest sympathy to the family from an old friend. ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Dawn Willeford - Woodway, TX

“I have wonderful memories of Aunt Dorothy, who was always warm and welcoming to me and the rest of her brother-in-law Joe Powell's family. I stayed...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Leigh Powell Earle - Casper, WY

“Eva, I'm sorry for your loss. It is amazing to me how many times I've thought of your parents over the years since working with and birding with them...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Gwen Luikart - TX

“our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of mourning. ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Margaret Turrentine Cline - TX

“Carol and I were very saddened to hear that Dorothy has passed away, but we know her family is also celebrating the wonderful life she led. Dorothy...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Sam Powell - St. Louis, MO

“Aunt Dorthy will be missed. I alway loved her big smile, her fondness for me and my brothers at the Christmas Eve reunions. May you know that you are...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Deby Turrentine - Texarkana, AR

“I am SO sorry for your loss, but I know that the Lord has welcomed her and that she is with grandfather...where she was always happiest. I love you...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Shannon Sowder - Waco, TX

“My Grandmother was the sweetest, most caring person I have ever known. She was always there for me when I needed anything. She was our caretaker, our...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Amanda Whitley - Waco, TX

“Aunt Dorothy, You are loved and missed but we know you are looking down on us from Heaven. Eva and Barry, You were her earthly angels taking care...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Megan Welch - MD


DOROTHY TIETZ POWELL March 13, 1925 – August 16, 2011 Dorothy Tietz Powell, 86, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Interment will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. She was born on March 13, 1925, in Waco, Texas. Dorothy was one of five sisters who grew up during the hard times of the Great Depression era. She attended public schools in Tokio and West, where she excelled in basketball. She met the love of her life, Barron Ramsey Powell, at Citizens National Bank where he worked. They were married in 1947 and had two children, Eva and Philip. Ramsey Powell died in 1991 after a long career at Citizens National Bank. Over four hundred people attended his funeral. Dorothy and Ramsey were devoted to Austin Avenue United Methodist Church, where they were both very active for many years. They belonged to the Audubon Society and were active "birders". Dorothy was an excellent gardener, who could revive even the most emaciated plant. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Eva Frances Vokes and husband, Barry; son, Philip Ramsey Powell and wife, Janet; grandchildren, Stuart Vokes and wife, Amy, Deanna Vokes, Amanda Whitley and husband, "W", and Brandon Powell; great grandchildren, Madelyn Whitley, Evelyn Whitley and Gwyneth Vokes; and sisters, Mildred Sanderson and husband, Phil, Ruby Welch and Frances Barber. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Brandi, Jessica, Nancy and the staff of Bluebonnet Hospice for the compassionate care they provided to Dorothy in her final months. Dorothy was always the one everyone in the family turned to when they were sick and needed a helping hand. She always "came running" when called upon. Eva and Barry Vokes wish it to be known that they considered it an honor to take care of Dorothy in their home for three years. A bright light has been extinguished but will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Austin Avenue United Methodist Church Choir Fund. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey