From Dave Powell

POWELL, Audrey J. 68, of Springfield, passed away at 7:12 AM Saturday, June 5, 2010 in St. Johns Center. She was born February 28, 1942 in Springfield, the daughter of Melvin C. and Lela (Hyer) Dawson. Mrs. Powell was retired form Meijers. Survivors include her husband of 47 + years; Ronald G. Powell, four children; Pamela M. Wright, Niles, Ohio, Kimberly S. Powell, Apple Creek, Ohio, David C. (Deborah) Powell, Apple Creek, Ohio and Ron E. Powell, Springfield, grandchildren; Christina Walters, Jennifer (Kevin) Drowns, Zachary Blevins, Alicia Ware, Jessica Powell, Codi Powell and Madison Powell, great grandchildren; Taylor Franks, Madilynn Blevins, Talya Hinton, Olivya Drown and Gianna Walters, one brother; Richard (Betty) Dawson, Springfield, several nieces, nephews and cousins and her loving companion "Cookie" her dog. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step mother; Ednabelle Dawson, a sister; Sue Ann Dawson and her loving dog "Freckles". Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM Tuesday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery.