Obituary

Leona (Lee) Powers of Goodyear, AZ passed away July 21, 2017.  She was born in Austin, TX   March 30, 1941. She was preceded in death by Luther R. (Russ) Powers, her husband of 44 years, Vera Beatrice Locklear Knight (Mother), Robert Knight (Step Father) Virgil Simons (Father), Virginia Simons Markum (Sister) Richard Simons (Brother), J.R. Simons (Brother), Allen Bingman (Son-in-law), and Grandson Kirt Russell Schulz.

Lee is survived by her children Deborah Lee Powers, Dodie Powers, and Robin Rodriguez; son-n-law’s Jesse Rodriguez, Lynne Payne;  Grandchildren, Christina Barnes, Rebecca Conley, Brent Conley, Jessica Day, Tanner Wharam, Brayden Rodriguez, Matthew Oliver, Brent Conley, Joey Day and Ashley McCreedy.  Great Grandchildren, Tyler Conley, Makayla Conley, Matthew B.  Oliver II,  Vernon Rhett Day and Izabella McCreedy; Brothers, Leon Simons, and Coleman Simons as well as many nieces and nephews.

Lee enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren.  Lee has left us beautiful memories and her love is still our guide and though we cannot see her she is always by our side. Lee will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Lee will be laid to rest at Palm Valley Cemetery in Round Rock, TX with her husband Russ.