Mary Louise Powell, age 93, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at home with her family at her side. Born January 29, 1923, she and her husband moved to Kerrville in 1945 and owned and operated Powell Welding and Machine Works.\r\n \r\nShe was preceded in death by husband, W.G. "Red" Powell; sister, Patricia Collins; brothers, Dewy Burkes and Jack Burkes.\r\n \r\nSurviving are 3 children, Earline Grier of Beasley, TX, G.C. "Rocky" Powell of Rockport, TX and W.G. "Billy" Powell of Kerrville; one brother, L.S. Porter of League City, TX; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren.\r\n \r\nGraveside services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Garden of Memories Cemetery with Rev. Logan Talamas officiating.\r\n