Glynda Ruth Powe, 88, of Iola, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the home of Matt and Gina Powe.
Glynda was born on Jan. 12, 1937, in Lone Grove, Okla., to Albert and Adalee Tucker. She and her husband, David Jackson, moved to Eureka, Kan., in December 1953 from Oklahoma. Three daughters were born of this union, which later ended in divorce.
On Jan. 14, 1972, she was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Powe. They had one son, Matthew. Glynda and Bob always had a large garden on their farm near Piedmont, Kan., and she spent many hours every summer canning vegetables and taking care of their spacious yard. She enjoyed any outdoor activity and was also an avid reader. She cherished family get-togethers around the holidays, and everyone knew to stay out of the kitchen when she was cooking.
After retirement, she and Bob spent several years traveling across the country in their fifth wheel. They also enjoyed attending Bluegrass festivals during this time. Glynda was a member of First Christian Church of Iola.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; her daughter, Kimberly; stepdaughter, Sharon; stepsons, John and Ronald; and one stepgrandson, Ted.
Glynda is survived by her two daughters, Paula Milner and Tony of Emporia, Kan., and Sherry Trevino of Corpus Christi, Texas; son Matthew Powe and Gina of rural Colony, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 31, at First Christian Church, 1608 Oregon Rd., Iola. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka, Kan.
Glynda’s family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Iola. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, Iola, and can be left or sent in care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.
Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
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