Gayla Sue Powers

Obituary For Gayla Sue Powers

Gayla Sue (Tindol) Powers, 68, of Bowie, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Bowie, Texas.

Memorial Service will take place on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Bowie, with Pastor Steven Martinez officiating.

Gayla was born on June 19, 1954 in Rockdale, Texas, to William Harvey and Betty Jeanette (Carr) Tindol. Gayla continued her pursuit of knowledge after attending Bowie High School for the rest of her life through a love of reading and devotion to a diverse array of interests including artistic endeavors, local and Native American history, study and collection of Indian Artifacts, gardening and genealogy. She had an outgoing personality that lighted up people’s hearts – strong and independent in thought – an advocate for the rights of children with disabilities and special needs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Harvey and Betty Tindol; and brother, Jerry Russell.

Gayla is survived by her husband of 37 years, Brian; daughter, Heather Slack and husband, Brian; son, Spencer Moore and wife, Heather; son, Mason Powers; and daughter, Madeleine Powers; grandsons, Harrison Lopez, Joshua Slack, William Slack, and Nicholas Willett; and sister, Ginger Odle and husband, Neal.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Senior Citizens Project in Bowie.

Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, Texas.

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