Beverly Ann Powell

August 25, 1940 - January 11, 2021

Beverly Ann (DeSpain) Powell, 80, of Indianapolis, went home to be with the Lord early on the morning of Monday, January 11, 2021 at St. Francis South. She was born on August 25, 1940 in Hawthorne, California, a daughter of the late Ben H. DeSpain and Audrey B. (Aubrey) DeSpain Porter. Beverly was a 1958 high school graduate of Frankfort Pilgrim College and High School in Frankfort, Indiana. On July 5, 1960, Beverly married the love of her life, John Edward Powell Sr. She loved him completely and fully until her death. Beverly had an indomitable spirit, always learning something new, and was someone who would not quit on something she started. For 19 years, Beverly taught remedial reading, art and other elementary school classes. She was very creative and loved all forms of art. She was a baker, enjoyed crafts, calligraphy, and analyzing hand writing. She was a voracious reader, especially the Bible. Bev lived for family gatherings and spending time with those she loved most including her beloved dog, Wiggles, who recently preceded her in death. Those left to cherish Bev’s memory include her four children, Wesena (Daniel) Turner, of Petersburg, John (Lorraine) Powell of Indianapolis, James (Pamela) Powell of Hobe Sound, FL, and Christy (David) Hartley of Bedford; seven grandchildren, Paul (Becca) Turner, William (Sapphire) Turner, Wayne (Holly) Turner, Tiffany Powell, Joshua (Mamie) Powell, Bethany (Darin) Peters, and Ruthann Hartley; seven great-grandchildren, Daniel, Joseph, Samuel, Eleanor, Ethan, Braelyn, and Jaxson Turner; a brother, Benny (Sharon) DeSpain of Cape Coral, FL, and several nieces and nephews. Awaiting Beverly when she arrived in Heaven was her much beloved sister, Zola James. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm Friday, January 15, 2021, at the Beech Grove Independent Nazarene Church, 5152 Hornet Ave. Beech Grove, Indiana, with Pastor Don Bates and Rev. Mark Mowery officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 pm before the funeral on Friday at the church. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the Oak Grove Cemetery of Reeve Township, in Washington, Indiana. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Nazarene Christian School, 5152 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. IN 46107. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Beverly Ann Powell.