Edith M. Powell

Edith Mae (Mulvihill) Powell of Derby, Kansas passed away at Advena Living of Fountainview on September 2, 2023.

She has reached the age of 98 years. She was born on November 22, 1924, in Salix, Iowa, the daughter of

Maurice J and Mae (Beaubien) Mulvihill. On May 23, 1945, she married James R. (Red) Powell in Sioux City, Iowa. They had lived in Derby since 1955, after moving from Wichita. Survivors include son, Dennis (Lori) Powell of Jay, OK, daughters Pamela DePriest and Patricia (Don) Culver of Derby; grandchildren: Chris (Misty), Lori, Eric (Amy), J. D. (Shelly), Russell (Luke), great grandchildren Julia, Oliva, Colby, Colt, Kaitlyn, Sevannah, and Jasmyne. She was preceded in death by her husband James (Red) Powell, her parents Maurice and Mae Mulvihill, her sibling Elwyne Lamoureux, Grace Chilton, Marion Terry, Ann Hungerford, Mike Mulvihill, Louis Mulvihill, Pat Mulvihill, James Mulvihill, son-in law Ron DePriest and

one great granddaughter Emma Grace DePriest.

A Visitation with the Family will be held on September 14, 2023, at 5 – 7 PM at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Road Derby, Kansas and graveside service is 10 AM on Friday September 15, 2023, at El Paso Cemetery, 700 E. Kay, Derby, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Edith’s name to Traditions Hospice of Wichita 3221 N. Toben Ste. 200 Wichita, KS.67226-2918.