Myra Powell, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

She was born on August 14, 1931 in Stephensburg, KY to the late Edith Ellis Hoffius and Elmer Hoffius. Myra was a member of First United Methodist Church in Madisonville where she enjoyed volunteering in different ministries. She retired after working for over eighteen years with the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. Myra enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, watching Wheel of Fortune, working crossword puzzles and loved being with her family.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Blis" Baker Powell; brother, Jim Hoffius; and her grandson, First Lieutenant United States Army Ranger, William Joshua Powell.

Survivors include her daughter, Claudia Denise "Dee Dee" (Pat) McLeod of Gadsden, AL; sons, Dr. Charles Steven (Melissa) Powell of Greenville, NC and William "Bill" Edwin Powell of Madisonville; brother, Larry Hoffius of Orlando, FL; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two nieces.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church 200 E. Center St. Madisonville with Rev. Ken Hundley officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.

The visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until the service hour Tuesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Myra's memory to the First United Methodist Church Youth Program.