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Donna M. Powell, had passion for dance

February 15, 2021

Donna M. Powell of Millsboro passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021.  She was born in Chester, Pa., daughter of the late Alvin and Helen Hunter.

Ms. Donna had a passion for dance from a very young age. She was extremely talented and performed as a Rockette in New York City. She went on to open Donna Powell Dance Studio in Vineland, N.J., where she taught countless generations of kids. She loved working with children and sharing her passion for dance. When not dancing, Ms. Donna enjoyed travelling. Above all, she cherished time spent with those she held most dear. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend and teacher who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Donna was predeceased by her grandchild, Michael Jr. (Buddy); and her daughter-in-law, Susan. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Russell A. Powell; her sons: Edward Powell of Millville, N.J., and Michael Powell (Alechia) of Providence, N.C.; her grandchildren: Tiffany, Dakoda and Alexis; and her great-grandchildren: Chello and Novaia.

Services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins- Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Please visit Mrs. Powell's Life Memorial Webpage and sign her virtual guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

 

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