Celebrating the life of
Frances "Fran" Powers
March 23, 1938 - July 31, 2016
Fran Cusack Powers, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 31, 2016 surrounded by her family in her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reginald and Ruby Cusack. Surviving are her husband, Raleigh Ward Powers, Jr., her three children, Reggie (wife Gayle), John (wife Leigh), and Allison Johnston (husband Rick), and eight grandchildren, Emily Fields (husband Cedric), Bonnie Overstreet (husband Dain), Kendall Powers, Victoria Powers, Madison Cooper (husband Alex), Tucker Powers, Kip Powers, and Abbey Johnston.
Fran was born on March 23, 1938 in Florence, South Carolina and grew up in Pamplico, SC until she married her husband Ward and moved to Savannah, GA in 1956. She was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church and served in many leadership roles through the years. Fran considered her church as an extension of her family and enjoyed being surrounded by them constantly.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Southside Baptist Church. Private burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made to Hospice of Savannah or Southside Baptist Church.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Mr. Ward, we are so sorry to learn of Mrs. Fran's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Sherrie Lee Childre, Holden, LA
May Jehovah the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time (2Cor1:3,4)
- Jehovah's Witnesses , ,
Reggie and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a dear sweet Southern Lady. I remember the last time I saw her, which was several years ago, in Belk. She and Clyde can catch up with each other in their heavenly home now. I pray for God to give you and your family the strength you need to deal with your loss. My prayers are with you!
- Faye Anderson, Savannah, GA
Emily and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. We know how much you loved her and will miss her. Keep her memory alive always in your heart. God Bless you and your Family. We love you very much. Marcia and K.C.
- Marcia and K. C. Daniel, Savannah, GA
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE POWERS FAMILY. I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I REMEMBER BACK IN THE DAY I WAS AT SOUTHSIDE, THERE ARE PEOPLE LIKE MS FRAN THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE. SINCERELY, LUCILE STEWART
- LUCILE STEWART, PT WENTWORTH, GA
Allison, We pray that God will hold you and your family in the palm of his hand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the weeks ahead.
- Mary Jane and Bill Mataxas, Savannah, Ga
Leigh and John, I am so sorry for your loss. She was an amazing mom, friend and Christian. She will be missed by all who knew her.
- Ruth Lewis, Savannah, ga
My condolences to the Powers Family on the passing of your loved one. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death] May fond memories of Fran linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry , Lawrenceville , GA
When I first went to Southside, Fran greeted me, called me "sugar", and invited me to sit with her family. I will never forget the outpouring of love that she and Ward gave to me that day and many years to follow. I have come to know and love most of Fran's family since that day. Fran was a "true Blessing" from God above to everyone. May God richly comfort and bless each of you today and in the coming days.
- Terry Robertson, Savannah, Ga.
Mrs. Fran was a matriarch of our church. She was one of a kind. She treated me as a daughter. As a young married woman many years ago, Mrs. Fran and Mr. Ward welcomed us into their home many times to fellowship and share a meal. I remember cracking blue crabs together around the kitchen table. Good times. Mrs. Fran was the finest christian example for me. I God's peace and comfort for her family and friends..
- Angie Ivey, ,
Mrs. Fran was a matriarch of our church. She was one of a kind. She treated me as a daughter. As a young married woman many years ago, Mrs. Fran and Mr. Ward welcomed us into their home many times to fellowship and share a meal. I remember cracking blue crabs together around the kitchen table. Good times. Mrs. Fran was the finest christian example for me. I God's peace and comfort for her family and friends..
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What a Beautiful woman, Mrs. Powers was. I am very sorry to read of your loss. With all her love and joys, I know she was an amazing woman. I won't pretend to know what you're going through, but what has helped me deal with the loss of those I love is turning to the Scriptures, something that has been a real source of comfort. One Scripture that gives me hope is John 11:25, which says, " Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." I hope that this verse will also comfort you and, I hope you and your family can get through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend. Sincerely, Meryl
- Meryl, Durham, NC
We were saddened to hear that Mrs. Fran has passed. I know you all will miss her terribly. She was such a sweet spirit and I loved watching the way she loved her family. God be with you all as you enter this new phase of life with out her light.
- Andy, Teresa and Micaela West, Anderson, SC
Mr. Ward, we are so sorry to learn of Mrs. Fran's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Sherrie Lee Childre, Holden, LA
May Jehovah the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time (2Cor1:3,4)
- Jehovah's Witnesses , ,
Reggie and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a dear sweet Southern Lady. I remember the last time I saw her, which was several years ago, in Belk. She and Clyde can catch up with each other in their heavenly home now. I pray for God to give you and your family the strength you need to deal with your loss. My prayers are with you!
- Faye Anderson, Savannah, GA
Emily and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. We know how much you loved her and will miss her. Keep her memory alive always in your heart. God Bless you and your Family. We love you very much. Marcia and K.C.
- Marcia and K. C. Daniel, Savannah, GA
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE POWERS FAMILY. I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I REMEMBER BACK IN THE DAY I WAS AT SOUTHSIDE, THERE ARE PEOPLE LIKE MS FRAN THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE. SINCERELY, LUCILE STEWART
- LUCILE STEWART, PT WENTWORTH, GA
Allison, We pray that God will hold you and your family in the palm of his hand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the weeks ahead.
- Mary Jane and Bill Mataxas, Savannah, Ga
My condolences to the Powers Family on the passing of your loved one. May Jehovah God grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28 [ to resurrect those who have been asleep in death] May fond memories of Fran linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry , Lawrenceville , GA
When I first went to Southside, Fran greeted me, called me "sugar", and invited me to sit with her family. I will never forget the outpouring of love that she and Ward gave to me that day and many years to follow. I have come to know and love most of Fran's family since that day. Fran was a "true Blessing" from God above to everyone. May God richly comfort and bless each of you today and in the coming days.
- Terry Robertson, Savannah, Ga.
Mrs. Fran was a matriarch of our church. She was one of a kind. She treated me as a daughter. As a young married woman many years ago, Mrs. Fran and Mr. Ward welcomed us into their home many times to fellowship and share a meal. I remember cracking blue crabs together around the kitchen table. Good times. Mrs. Fran was the finest christian example for me. I God's peace and comfort for her family and friends..
- Angie Ivey, ,
Mrs. Fran was a matriarch of our church. She was one of a kind. She treated me as a daughter. As a young married woman many years ago, Mrs. Fran and Mr. Ward welcomed us into their home many times to fellowship and share a meal. I remember cracking blue crabs together around the kitchen table. Good times. Mrs. Fran was the finest christian example for me. I God's peace and comfort for her family and friends..
- , ,
What a Beautiful woman, Mrs. Powers was. I am very sorry to read of your loss. With all her love and joys, I know she was an amazing woman. I won't pretend to know what you're going through, but what has helped me deal with the loss of those I love is turning to the Scriptures, something that has been a real source of comfort. One Scripture that gives me hope is John 11:25, which says, " Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." I hope that this verse will also comfort you and, I hope you and your family can get through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend. Sincerely, Meryl
- Meryl, Durham, NC
We were saddened to hear that Mrs. Fran has passed. I know you all will miss her terribly. She was such a sweet spirit and I loved watching the way she loved her family. God be with you all as you enter this new phase of life with out her light.
- Andy, Teresa and Micaela West, Anderson, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
