Mary "Fran" Powell

February 27, 1925 - October 25, 2017

Mary Frances "Fran" Powell, 92, passed away October 25, 2017. Mrs. Powell was born February 27, 1925 to the late James and Nana Foley in Miami, Oklahoma. A second mother and father to her were Cora and Sam Moss of Jenks, Oklahoma. She had lived in the Cross City, FL area since 1985, after moving there from Lake City, FL and Horseshoe Beach, FL. She had been a member of the First Christian Church in Lake City. Fran was proud of her Cherokee Indian heritage and chose "Mary Fishhawk" as her Indian name. Mrs. Powell is survived by her daughters Sharon Lardieri (Carol D’Allesandro), Tina Blue (Steve), and Andrea Ferguson (Paul), a son Richard Powell, Jr. (Marian), a son of the heart Don Stailey, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one daughter dog, five granddogs, one grandbunny, and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Powell, Sr., and son Dennis Powell. Graveside funeral services will be held for Mrs. Powell at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 29, 2017 in the Butler Cemetery, just off SR 351 between Cross City and Horseshoe Beach. Look for the balloons. If you wish, please make a donation in Fran's name to the American Cancer Society or a charity supporting children or animals. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com