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Celebrating the life of
Melinda Gay Powell
December 10, 1949 - March 29, 2022
Melinda Gay Powell died Tuesday, March 29th under the care of Hospice Savannah with her husband at her side. She was 72 years old. Affectionally known as “Sweet Melinda”, her family and friends will gather to celebrate her life at 4 PM Saturday, April 2nd at the All Saints Episcopal Church on Tybee Island, Rev. Vicar June Johnson presiding, A reception of light refreshments will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.
Melinda was preceded in death by her parents. John Lawson Hulsey and Wessie Martin Hulsey. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Powell, her son, Christopher Fruechte, her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Elaine Hulsey, her niece Michelle Savage, her second family, Melissa Powell, Chip Powell and Bob Werblin, Timothy and Elizabeth Powell, and finally, her grandchildren, Lawson Fruechte, Amber Mathias, Caitlin Mathias and Vincent Holmes.
In lieu of flowers, Melinda asked that donations be made to her favorite charities, America’s Second Harvest Food Bank of Savannah and Hospice Savannah.
Melinda was a caring Nurse and Nurse Practitioner always giving care to others. She was loved by all who knew her, a love she returned manyfold. May Godspeed her on her journey home.
Melinda was a great and caring woman!!! Prayers to you during this healing time. Love from NEIA.
- Daniel Kruse, Dorchester, Iowa
Dear Chuck, I happened to talk to Kathy today and she told me that Miranda died. I only met her once, but she made an impression on me for being so nice. I know how much you must be missing her. My deepest condolences to you ❤️
- Marianne Johansen, Oslo, Norway
A candle has been lit!
Dear Chuck, I happened to talk to Kathy today and she told me that Miranda died. I only met her once, but she made an impression on me for being so nice. I know how much you must be missing her. My deepest condolences to you ❤️
- Marianne Johansen, Oslo, Norway
A candle has been lit!
Melinda was a bright light of love and warmth to all who knew her!!! She will always be loved and missed, but also celebrated by our family with each gathering ♥️!!!
- Lisa Powell, Savannah , Georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
912-898-0900
- Celebration of Life
- 4:00 p.m. on Sat, April 02, 2022
- All Saints Episcopal Church
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804 Jones Ave. (map)
Tybee Island GA 31328 - 912-786-5845