Obituary of Gloria Larson Powell

Gloria Larson Powell, 79, of Pinellas Park, Florida received her wings and crown peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. She was born to the late Fred and May Larson on January 8, 1941 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Gloria was a perfect homemaker, a remarkable cook, and baker. She was a prayer warrior, a texting queen, avid Tampa Bay Rays fan, and loved to fish. Gloria will always be remembered for her infectious smile, selflessness, caring heart, joyous spirit, and unwavering love! Her greatest joy was her “Honey” and her family. She loved our family get together’s, and she knew without a doubt she was the love of our lives. Gloria is survived by her loving husband, her honey, Richard “Dick” Powell. They celebrated 59 years of marriage on March 13, 2020. She was a loving and devoted Mother and Mother-in-law to her 5 children and their spouses, Neva (Tom) Butler, Buddy (Kathy) Powell, Pamela (John) Wachtel, Cindy (Teddy) Nelson, and Matt (Edith) Powell. She was a proud and doting Nana and Grandma to her Fifteen Grandchildren, Twenty Great Grandchildren, and Two Great-Great Grandchildren, as well as many extended family members; A sweet Aunt Ya-Ya, Sister-in-Law, cousin, and friend. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to one of the following organizations, in Gloria’s memory; Moffitt Cancer Center, Suncoast Hospice, or Park Place Wesleyan Church.