Mary Lou Powell

Holt, MI

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Powell passed away December 30, 2017, in East Lansing, MI. She was born March 18, 1939, in Ovid, MI, to the late Russell W. Bouck and Neva A. (Robinson) Bouck.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harry Edward Powell. She is survived by her children: Susan Allen, David (Debra) Powell; grandchildren: Taylor Powell and Harrison Powell; her brothers: Tom (Alice) Bouck and Tim (Patty) Bouck; and nephews and niece:  David Powell, Stewart Powell, Andrew Powell, Kyle Bouck, Matt Bouck, and Toni Maese (niece).

She was a graduate of Elsie High School and attended nursing school at St. Lawrence Hospital. Mary Lou was a loving, wonderful wife and mother.  Mary Lou and Harry resided in the Lansing area most of their lives.  They had also lived in Brentwood, TN, for 10 years before returning to the Lansing area and then settling in Holt, MI. In retirement, Mary Lou and Harry spent many winters in Fountain Hills, AZ, and Cape Coral, FL, most recently.

Mary Lou loved spending time with her family at her cottage in Houghton Lake, MI.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her close family and traveling together on many wonderful family vacations over the years.  She also enjoyed long afternoons that included ladies lunching and shopping together.

The funeral service for Mary Lou Powell will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with The Rev. Mark Erbes officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association.