Tillie Claypoole Powell, 92, of Powell Road died at 5:25 a.m. Saturday at her home.

Born Feb. 16, 1915, in Worthington, she was the daughter of Alex and Laura Bowser Claypoole.

Mrs. Powell was a homemaker and a member of the Middlesex Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by a son, Donald L. Powell of Butler; a daughter, Glenna Carson of Dillard, Ga.; two grandsons; a great-grandson; and a great-granddaughter; a sister, Hilda Arner of Kittanning; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are Bud Shankle of Worthington and Harry and Ann Watt of Brookville, who were considered brothers and sisters.

Her husband, Laurell J. Powell, whom she married April 10, 1935, died Feb. 6, 2004. She also was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.

<B>POWELL </B>— There will be no public visitation. Services for Tillie Claypoole Powell, who died Saturday, March 17, 2007, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Middlesex Presbyterian Church in America, with the Rev. Kevin Bowen officiating. Burial will follow at the Middlesex Presbyterian Church Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Middlesex Presbyterian Church, 116 Church Road, Butler, PA 16002.Arrangements are being handled by the <B>THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME</B> 124 E. North St.Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.