Shirlee Jean Powell Millard Winans

Shirlee J. Powell Millard Winans, 79, a resident of Marysville, Washington, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Captain Gilbert L. Winans, USN.

Shirlee was born May 21, 1935 in Wapato, Washington, the oldest of eight children of Homer and Emily Barry. Shirlee’s early years marked her character making her a strong survivor and an active advocate for good causes.

Shirlee had five children, including two who are deaf, with her first husband, Richard A. Powell. She raised her family in Alexandria, VA which included two sons of her late second husband, Preston Millard. She was a very social person enabling her to be a successful real estate broker in Virginia and Maryland for many years. A wonderful and loving mother and grandmother, Shirlee enjoyed being around her family and friends. She was an animal lover especially of horses and dogs. She contributed generously to many non-profit organizations and was active politically.

Shirlee is survived by daughter Linda (Powell) Wice and spouse Michael, Florida; daughter Sherry (Powell) Maurer and spouse Pedro, Connecticut; son Richard Powell, Washington state; daughter Kelly Powell, California; son, John Powell, Washington state; stepchildren - Stuart Winans and spouse Donna, Virginia; Nancy (Winans) Jankovich and spouse Tom, North Carolina; Teresa (Winans) Fox and spouse Dan, Virginia; Chip Millard of Virginia; Kenny Millard of Alaska, and Michael Millard of Virginia; 15 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and her brother Roger Barry and spouse Linda, Yakima, WA.