Obituary

Dorothy Lee (Birch) Powell

Age 82, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born May 7, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of James Glen and Dorothy Helen (Wood) Birch.

At the age of ten, she moved with her family to a small farm in the community of Clyde. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1957 and attended the University of Arkansas.

Dorothy was a single mother of four for many years and worked as many as three jobs at one time in order to purchase a home and provide for her family. She retired from Washington County Farm Bureau Insurance Company after eighteen years of service and from Wal-Mart with thirty two years of service. Dorothy always considered herself a "people person" and enjoyed the friendships she developed with her customers.

Dorothy married Bruce M. Powell in 2010 and they shared five wonderful years together traveling, sports at the Uof A, and many friends before Bruce's passing in 2015.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bruce Powell, one brother Jerry Mark Birch, and two sisters Norma Jean Nichols and June Louise Garriott-Daniels. In 1994 she lost two more sons Michael Glenn Curtsinger due to a heart condition and one who chose not to be part of the family any more.

Dorothy is survived by daughters Beverly Copeland and Jacqulyn Long (Bob) , brother James G. Birch, Jr, son-in-law Greg Copeland; five grandchildren Casey Copeland (Cohen), Amy Copeland, Kelley Billbe, Justin Brown (and Fiance Morgan) and Alex Curtsinger; twelve great grandchildren Olivia, Maggie, Jackson, Blake, Gregory, Joshua, McKenna, Cadence, Kaley, Adler, Sean and Killian; one great great granddaughter Lily Marie, and special life long friend John T. Carter.

She is also survived by stepchildren Teresa Fisher (Paul), Donald Powell (Elizabeth), Michael Powell (Pattie), and Jim Powell (Suzanne); eight step grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren.

Dorothy was a member of P E O Chapter CQ in Prairie Grove and a twenty seven year member of the Prairie Grove Methodist Church.

At her request there will be no services held. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Funeral Service
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Visitation
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Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 04 73, Space 405
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May 7, 1939

Aug 2, 2021

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Tributes

Dot as I called her was such a pretty Lady inside and out. If I could go to her register I would, just to visit. I hate to hear of her passing. May her family find peace and comfort during this difficult time. God bless.
Kathrine - Friend
I am so sorry to hear about Dot. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. She was such a sweet, Funny, caring person and one of the biggest HOG fans. Know you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Tim & Donna Johnson - Friend
Funeral Service
Service information unavailable.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 04 73, Space 405
General

May 7, 1939

Aug 2, 2021

82