of North Little Rock, AR

April 30, 1930 - June 9, 2023

Frances Rose Phillips Powell, 93, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born on April 30, 1930 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to David Blanks and Nola Phillips.

Frances was a member of The Connection Church of Sherwood, formerly known as First Baptist Church of Gravel Ridge, of which she was a charter member. She also served as a teacher for many years at Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock. She enjoyed taking time to write letters to her family and friends. Among other hobbies, Frances especially loved quilting as well.

She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Robert E. Powell; daughters, Brenda (Powell) Patton and Mary (Powell) McClain (Robert); grandchildren, Robb McClain (Jennifer), Amy McClain and Austin Patton (Jennifer); great-grandchildren, Kathleen, Maryali and Lillian McClain, Hunter, Natalie and Ellie Patton; brother, Kendall Phillips (Eloise) and a host of nieces and nephews.

Frances is preceded in death by her parents, David Blanks and Nola Phillips; brothers, David, Owen, Clarence and Tommy Phillips.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Gravel Ridge Cemetery in Sherwood.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Connection Church of Sherwood.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
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