Janice Gay Powell, daughter of the late Jesse and Lucille Horseman Worker, was born on February 15, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Malden, Missouri at the age of 72.

Mrs. Powell graduated from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree; she received a Master’s degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark.  Mrs. Powell taught school for one year in the Fayette Public Schools, one year in the Hazelwood Public Schools, and 26 years for the Malden Public Schools. She retired from the Malden schools in 1995.

Mrs. Powell was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Malden. She enjoyed flying and was a licensed private pilot.

On January 23, 1960, she marred Sam Powell in Glendale, Missouri. Mr. Powell survives of the home in Malden.

Survivors include her husband and one son and daughter-in-law, Sam Powell Jr. and Elke of Dexter. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Andy and Caroline Goessling of Dexter and Emma Powell, also of Dexter.

Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Goessling.

Friends may call beginning at 12 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2011 at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., with Bill Hampton and the Rev. Michael Woods officiating.

Pallbearers will be Andy Goessling, Sam Powell Jr., Bill Hampton, Jerry Smith, Bud Hill, and Doug Dirks. Honorary Pallbearer will be Ben Bradshaw.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Malden United Methodist Church or the Dexter United Methodist Church.