Mrs. Faye Clifton Powell, 84, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Memorial Health Meadows in Vidalia surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service was held Wednesday, May 31, at 3 p.m. at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum with Mr. Kirk Cavanah officiating. Interment followed in Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum. Family received friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Faye was born December 7, 1938, in Twin City, to the late Alvin Clifton and Ella Lanier Clifton. She grew up with her siblings on the family farm and was a graduate of Emanuel County Institute. Faye worked in the cafeteria of Swainsboro Elementary School where she retired after 30 years. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Powell is preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Jack Powell.
Mrs. Powell is survived by her daughters, Julie Strohmetz (Dietmar) of Savannah and Jacquelyn Davis (David) of Dublin; grandchildren, Daniel Strohmetz, Rebecca Strohmetz Glenn (Patrick), Erica Davis and Lauren Davis; sisters, Mary McBride (Gene) of Twin City and Dot Faircloth of Statesboro; brother, Ronnie Clifton of Chicago, IL; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.
