Powell, Georgia Dorris

Date of Death: 20 Apr 1917
Subject: Georgia Dorris Powell*
Source: Savannah Reporter, 27 Apr 1917, p. 1

S. C. Powell’s Daughter Dies

Georgia Dorris Powell was born in Savannah, June 1, 1897, and died April 20, 1917. She graduated from the Franklin Grammar school, after which she attended the Bartlett High School in St. Joseph. She was valedictorian of the class of 1914 and received the gold medal. Her future seemed bright but her health failed. She joined the A. M. E. church early in life and was faithful until death. She leaves her father, mother, a sister, two brothers and many relatives and friends.