Celebrating the life of
Mary Handiboe Powers
March 18, 1925 - June 07, 2016
Mary Anne Handiboe Powers
Mary Anne Handiboe Powers passed away on June 7, 2016. She was proceeded in death by her parents Aloysius James Handiboe, Gertrude Cecelia Farrell Handiboe, her stepmother Marguerite, her brothers John G. Handiboe, Aloysius James Handiboe, Jr. Her husband William Joseph Powers, Jr., Her son's William J. Powers, III, Michael G. Powers, John A. Powers, and her Granddaughter Margaret Clancy Powers.
She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School and St. Vincent’s Academy.
She leaves behind, her children Aloysius Powers, Daniel Powers, Vincent Powers, Brian Powers, and Anne Marie Powers Watts. Grandchildren Catherine Blake Stephens, Thomas Powers, Joseph Powers, Elizabeth Nichols, Leslie Bowman, Catherine Smith. Mary Watts, and Catherine Powers, and also several great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Fox and Weeks Hodgson Chapel. Wednesday June 8th from 5:30 - 7:30 with the Rosary at 7:30. There will be a Funeral Mass Thursday June 9th at 10:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
In Lieu of flowers, Remembrances can be made to Saint Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Powers family, Thinking of you and sending love and prayers. Your Mom was one of my favorite people, always a joy to be around. "May God hold her in the palm of His hand."
- Jan (Holland) Ethridge, Alpharetta, Ga
Anne Marie and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. May GOD bless you all and comfort you at this difficult time. Let me know if there is anything I can do. My cell # is 912-438-1387. I will be praying for ya'll . Nancy Quinan Farringer
- Nancy Quinan Farringer, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the Powers Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort 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 Mary Anne linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- HENRY, Lawrenceville, GA
Sincere condolences.
- Michael P. McCarthy, West Palm Beach, FL
Our thoughts and prayers and with all of the Powers family at this sad time. We were saddened to read of your mother's death. May her memory be eternal. With our deepest sympathy and love, Irene and Toby Purdy
- Irene and Toby Purdy, Richmond Hill, GA
We are so sorry for your loss, please know your family is in our prayers
- Tony & Marsha Jones, Savannah, Ga
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Hope you take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering and has been reunited with her loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.-- Suzanne and Gerard Swinson
- Suzanne Swinson, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will not be able to attend the funeral but I will be much in prayer for you, as I also lost my Mom and I know what you're going through. Just remember weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. With Deepest Sympathy, Sharon Troglin
- Sharon Troglin, Jasper, GA
Powers Family, We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She will always have a very special place in our hearts. So may fun time shared. We miss those who went before her, too. We know that she is being held in the Palm of His Hand today with her rosary in hers.
- Bernie, Angie and Foran families, Savannah, , GA
Dear Powers family, Thinking of you and sending love and prayers. Your Mom was one of my favorite people, always a joy to be around. "May God hold her in the palm of His hand."
- Jan (Holland) Ethridge, Alpharetta, Ga
Anne Marie and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. May GOD bless you all and comfort you at this difficult time. Let me know if there is anything I can do. My cell # is 912-438-1387. I will be praying for ya'll . Nancy Quinan Farringer
- Nancy Quinan Farringer, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the Powers Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort 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 Mary Anne linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- HENRY, Lawrenceville, GA
Sincere condolences.
- Michael P. McCarthy, West Palm Beach, FL
Our thoughts and prayers and with all of the Powers family at this sad time. We were saddened to read of your mother's death. May her memory be eternal. With our deepest sympathy and love, Irene and Toby Purdy
- Irene and Toby Purdy, Richmond Hill, GA
We are so sorry for your loss, please know your family is in our prayers
- Tony & Marsha Jones, Savannah, Ga
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Hope you take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering and has been reunited with her loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.-- Suzanne and Gerard Swinson
- Suzanne Swinson, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will not be able to attend the funeral but I will be much in prayer for you, as I also lost my Mom and I know what you're going through. Just remember weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. With Deepest Sympathy, Sharon Troglin
- Sharon Troglin, Jasper, GA
Powers Family, We are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She will always have a very special place in our hearts. So may fun time shared. We miss those who went before her, too. We know that she is being held in the Palm of His Hand today with her rosary in hers.
- Bernie, Angie and Foran families, Savannah, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
