Dorothy Mae Powell

Dorothy Mae Powell was born to Sarah Willie Jackson and Roger B. Shields in Lincoln, TX on February 17, 1930. She was educated at Doak’s Springs High School in Lincoln, Texas. Mother Powell lived a rich life in Christ and attended New Day Deliverance Holiness Church under the leadership of Apostle R. Taylor. She later john Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Joshua Davis and Clifford Davis.

Dorothy had two children prior to marriage: Dorothy Jean Shields and Bennie Earl Shields (Deceased). Dorothy united in holy matrimony with Vance Powell (Deceased) on May 16, 1964. To this union two children were born: Cynthia Powell and Maxine Powell-Walker. On May 4, 2009, Dorothy united in holy matrimony with Oliver Belton Johnson.

Dorothy Powell worked as a Caretaker in Houston, Texas for many years. Dorothy Powell also worked in the church at the New Day Deliverance Holiness Church for many years. Dorothy enjoyed attending church services and loved playing a game of dominoes.

Dorothy Powell leaves to mourn husband: Oliver Benton Johnson of Hutto, TX; three daughters: Dorothy Shields of Houston, TX; Cynthia Powell of Houston, TX; and Maxine Walker (Billy) of Houston, TX. Step children: Bridgette Johnson-Thomas (Lonnie) of Hutto, TX; Miriam Johnson of Hutto, TX; Samuel Johnson of Austin, TX; Terrence Johnson (Michelle) of Hutto, TX; Oliver James Johnson (Ursula) of Minnesota; Larry Johnson (Melva) of Bryan, TX; Robert Earl (Christina) of Bryan, TX; Sheila Johnson (Kelvin) of Bryan, TX; Wanda Johnson (Wesley) of Garland, TX.; Grand Children: Erick Shields, Demetria Shields-Page (Michael , Heather Powell, Calvin Jenkins, Darnell Donte Powell, Sederick Porter and Lefiena Batiste-Moore (Travis). Five Great-Grand Children Lauren Page, Brooke Page, Rogan Miles, Donnell Bolton and Leonel Burnett (Juice); and a host of other relatives and friends. Mother Powell will truly be missed by all.

Dorothy was preceded in death by husband: Vance Powell, parents: Sarah Willie Jackson & Roger B. Shields, siblings: Earl Shields, Bernice Simpson, Ernest Shields Sr., & Charlie McBride, son: Bennie Earl Shields and step children: Jarvis Johnson & Richey Johnson.

Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the path of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.