FREDA MAE LUCAS POWERS

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. Strenth and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is law of kindness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.”     Proverbs 31             

 Our precious Mommy Freda Mae Lucas Powers, 84, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at her home. 

She was born to Elmer and Marie Lucas and grew up in Appalachia, Virginia. In 1957 she married Jerry York Powers, Sr. and was a devoted and loving wife until his passing. Freda had a heart for her community and especially children. She cared for many as a CNA at Norton Community Hospital and as a Head Start Teacher. She worked hard to help provide for her family and those in her community for her door was always open to anyone in need. Her home was tidy and her gardens always full. She loved Jesus and at the end of her time here on earth, she was looking ahead to the promise of eternal life. She spent many days and nights praying for others and we will miss those prayers so much. 

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry York Powers, Sr.; she is rejoicing with her son, Michael Eugene Powers and wife Kathy; brother, Danny Ray Lucas; two sisters, Margie Goins and Katherine Lucas.

She has left behind to cherish her memories, her children, Barry Lynn Powers, Jerry York Powers, Jr. and wife Kim, Sharon Phyllis Stanley and special son-in-law Ronnie, Pamela Marie Bolling and Steve, Teresa Margaret Carty and companion Brian Church and James Ray Powers; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Elmer Lucas, Jr.; special friends, Owen and Judy Powers and a host of other relatives and friends.

Our family invites you to join us for a celebration of the promise she now has received at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise, VA with Owen Powers, Sr. officiating and music provided by Danny and Darlene Moore. Burial will follow in the Laurel Grove Cemetery, Norton, VA. Family will receive friends from 12:30 P.M. till time of services at 2:00 P.M. at Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise, VA.

Pallbearers will be Cody Powers, Logan Powers, Brian Church, Jacob Stallard, Eli Wilson and Zaine Lovell. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gideons for purchase of bibles in her honor. 

Gideons International P.O. Box 97251 Washington, DC 20090-7251

She loved us all and wanted more than anything to share the love of Jesus with others. May we all love our beloved mommy and share that same love that she did with so many.

Please visit www.sturgillfuneral.com to leave online condolences for the family.

Sturgill Funeral Home 1621 Norton Road SW Wise, VA 24293 is in charge of arrangements.