Obituary for Espie Lee Powell:
Espie Lee Ferguson Powell moved to Heaven on May 11, 2021, at the age of 88. A Celebration of her life will be held Thursday, May 13th, at the chapel of Dennards First National Funeral Home, Winnsboro, LA. Visitation will be from 1:00 until the service at 3:00. Rev. Bobby Ensminger will officiate. Music will be provided by Mrs. Ann Fenn. Burial will be in Ogden Cemetery, Liddieville, LA.
Espie Lee, also known as Tidley or Pee Wee, depending on which side of the family you were from was an exceptional, Godly, and fun-loving Wife, Mamma, Sister, and Aunt. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John W. Powell, and daughters, Connie and Lynda. Also survived by one older sister, Lula Bryant, and brother-in-law, Edward Johns. Preceding her in death were her parents, Otis and Lissie Ferguson, her other four older sisters and their spouses, Marie Wilson (Woodrow), Violet Franco (Raphael), Carrie Chevalier (J. E.), Cecil Taylor (Barney), and brother-in-law Abner Bryant, her Mother and Father-in-Law, Doris and Van Powell, and sisters and brother-in-law, Ella Van Johns, Mary Alice and Bill Fussell.
Espie Lee and John enjoyed their farm, gardening together, their cows, catfish ponds, and Gospel and country music. Espie Lee was a wonderful cook, and no one could cook a full meal and get it to the field still hot for John and his workers to enjoy like she could! Being an excellent seamstress, she sewed all of the familys clothes even her husbands Western shirts with pearl snaps (and the plaids matched!)
Espie Lee was a high school math teacher by profession. She excelled at explaining her subject so every student could apply the math principles she taught. Most important, though, was the positive, Godly influence on her students. Former students were known to stop and thank her for the encouragement she gave them along with their math skills. She taught at Winnsboro High School, Riverfield and Franklin Academies, Ft. Necessity, Ogden, and Raceland.
Mammas fun-loving nature was expressed in many ways. She was always ready with a snappy, witty comeback or willing to gently tease. She told for over 65 years the story of "Epaminondas" to all the children at the family Easter gathering while the eggs were being hidden. She enjoyed her daughters and being with us. Whatever we did with Mamma was fun playing games, flying kites, learning to embroider the list is endless. Mamma made our doll clothes, Holiday decorations, crafted candles, and painted gourds. We received beautiful crocheted afghans, doilies and sweaters "Made with Love by Mamma." Our Mamma was fun, creative, and talented!
Espie Lee came to know Christ as her Savior as a young, married adult. Together our parents taught us about Jesus, and we went to church as a family. Espie Lee was a member of Boeuf River Baptist Church where she faithfully taught Sunday School and VBS for many years from the Beginners, to the College group, to a Senior Ladies class. She was involved in planning the annual Ladies Day Out, her churchs 100 year anniversary celebration, and served as Church Clerk for several years. Espie Lee faithfully attended and served Jesus through His church as long as her health allowed.
Honoring Espie Lee as pall bearers will be Adam Faulk, Ray Franco, Cody Robinson, Doyle Robinson, Jason Robinson, and J. D. Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Boo Faulk, George Adam Faulk, John Randall Faulk, Charlie Ray Jennings, and Anthony Johns.
The family wishes to thank Joan Transue for her dedicated service to Mamma, Dr. Bobby Ensminger and staff, Hospice TLC, and Mangham Home Health.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Judes, Shriners Hospital, or Gideons International.

Visitation
Dennard First National Funeral Home
Thursday, May 13, 2021
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6637 Main St.
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Funeral Service
Dennard First National Funeral Home
Thursday, May 13, 2021
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
6637 Main St.
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Interment
Ogden Cemetery
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Ogden Cemetery Road
Winnsboro, LA 71295