Mary "Estelle" Adams Powell was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, on November 9, 1926. She died in Montgomery, AL on January 15, 2012, at age 85. She lived in the Brownsville area for 54 years, and later moved to Banks, AL and Montgomery, AL.
Preceded in death by her parents Tanner and Mary Lou Wells Adams, sister Joyce Ann Adams Crowe, and brother Warren "Buster" Adams.
Survived by two sons and one daughter: George Wandler (Susan), Wayne Wandler (Patricia), Beverly Wandler Evans (Billy).
Six Grandchildren: Scott Wandler (Lesley), Monica Wandler Ek (Mike), Leslie Brown Jacques (Tommy), Heather Brown Pyrlik (Joe), Elizabeth Wandler, Adam Wandler, and one step-grandson Alan Evans.
Eight Great Grandchildren: Alex and Jack Wandler, Maggie Jacques, Kyra and Lucas Pyrlik, Carson and Henrik Ek, and Bailey Evans.
Funeral services will be held at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 20, 2012 followed by graveside service at Spring Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 -7:00 PM, Thursday, January 19, 2012 and from 9:00 - 10:00AM, Friday, January 20, 2012 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.
Family request, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Springhill United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
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