Linda Jean Powers

Linda Jean (Gurney) Powers (75) June 4, 1950 - October 14, 2025. Linda Gurney was born in Waterville, Maine. Linda was one of 10 girls and 2 boys born to John and Mabel Gurney.

Linda graduated from Fairfield High School in the class of 1969. On October 18, 1969 Linda married Lynn F Powers of China. The couple moved to Florida in the spring of 1975. Linda was a longtime resident of Fort Meade, Florida for over 45 years until her death. Linda had a 35 year career with the Polk County Florida school system as a paraprofessional and office clerical assistant.

Linda loved to spend many hours working outside in the yard of her house with flowers and plants and general gardening. Linda was well known to have a kind heart, vibrant personality, and a giving spirit and was willing to help anyone that she knew, and most certainly, her friends, family, and loved ones. Linda had many roles during her lifetime but her most favorite was being a Mimi to her grandchildren.

Linda was a beloved wife, mother, sister, Mimi, friend and a devout Christian woman.

Psalm 23:4-6

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

On October 14, 2025, Jesus walked with Linda through that shadow and she is now in the light of heaven.

Linda is preceded in death by her father, John Gurney, her mother, Mabel Gurney, and sister Patricia (Gurney) Richards.

Linda is survived by her husband, Lynn Powers of Florida, sons Craig Powers and Michael Powers of Florida. Grandchildren, Savanna Powers, Lane Powers, Brogan Powers, Miranda, Powers, Tyler Powers, and Taylor (Helms) Palomares of Florida. Sisters Elaine Hubbard, Beverly Killam, Barbara Savard, Donna Robbins, Betty Paquette, Helen Gleason, and Mary Smith of Maine and sister Charlene Parsons of Florida. Brothers, John Gurney and Richard Gurney of Maine.

The Family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Friday, October 24, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Fort Meade.  A Celebration of Linda's life will follow at 11:00 am Friday, October 24, 2025 at First Baptist Church.