ARGYLE — Joan J. Powell, 61, of Oaks Road, went to her eternal resting place in heaven on Tuesday September 3 at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 31, 1951 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John Parker and Mary Rivers Parker.
Mrs. Powell married her husband Raymond C. Powell on December 4, 1969.
Joan was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her children and grandchildren. She especially loved going to her grandchildren’s sporting events and having family gathering at her house. This summer she spent almost every weekend at Haviland's Cove in Glen Falls with her grandchildren. Joan loved the lake as it was very peaceful for her.
She is predeceased by a brother Johnny Parker and a sister Mary Parker.
Survivors include her husband Ray are two sons, Shawn Powell of Glens Falls, and Richard Powell of Corinth; a daughter, Naomi Farrington and her husband Neil of Gansevoort; five brothers, James Parker of St. Regis Falls, Peter Parker of Troy, David Parker of Schenectady, Mike Parker and his wife Vicky of Morrisonville and Dell Parker; four sisters, Nicki Michaels of Troy, NY, Dorrie Ray and her husband Rick of Green Island, Dawn Bunting and her husband Harry of California and Joann Martioneau and her husband Chico of Plattsburgh; six grandchildren, Connor and Lauren Farrington and Devin, Ethan, Jade and Savannah Powell, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A special thank you to Dr Ying, Dr Delmonte and all of the doctors and nurses at Saratoga Hospital for their gentle loving care towards our mom over the past year.
Funeral services will be held on Monday September 9 at noon at the Tunison Funeral Home. Family and friends may call from 10 a.m.–noon at the funeral home prior to the services.
Burial will be at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
