Emma Lucille Power, 94

Mrs. Power died Monday Feb. 19 in NHC of Cookeville.

She was born Feb. 21, 1912 in Laurelburg (Van Buren County) and was the daughter of the late Richard R. and Lula Bell Worthington Russell.

She resided in Akron, Ohio for several years. She received her B.S. degree in education from Akron University and taught school in Ohio until her retirement. After moving to Cookeville she became an active volunteer at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Christopher James Power (whom she married June 23, 1934); and 13 half brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her nephew, Joe and wife Jan Power of Cookeville; niece, Mary Ruth and husband, Paul Davis, of McMinnville; and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Power?s family suggest memorials be made to the Happy Haven Children?s Home by contacting the funeral home.

Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.