Edith Powell Smith Frost

Edith Lyman Powell Smith Frost, 89, has returned home to her Father in Heaven. Edie, Marmie, Great is an elect lady- Gracious, genteel, organized, modest, disciplined, self-reliant with a dry sense of humor and the frugality that allowed her to be generous. She was thirteenth of fifteen children born to Albert R. Lyman and Mary Ellen Perkins. She was born December 22, 1921 in Blanding, Utah. She died January 15, 2011 in Centerville, Utah. She was married on April 22, 1943 to John Malan Powell in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mom was left a widow for the first time when John died at age 46. Married Henry Orville (Bud) Smith May 16, 1967. They were married until his death on May 21, 1980. Married Bruce Frost June 20, 1985. He died June 2, 1993. Mom served faithfully in many church callings including Relief Society President five times. She joked that she could not get it right. She also served with her husband, Bud, on a mission to Florida. Survived by three children, Dawne Lyman Powell Hole, David Lyman Powell (Leana), Bruce Lyman Powell (Karen); twelve grandchildren; 30 great-grand children; sister-in-law, Catherine Higgs; and four brother-in-laws. Preceded in death by 14 siblings, Mother and Father, Husbands, three children, Janie, Nedra, and Mark Lyman Powell, one grandson and one great granddaughter. We are grateful for the services of Alexandria Curtis, Love Hospice and Doctor Steven Lore. Funeral Services will be held at the Park Ward Meeting House 1125 North 400 West, Centerville, Ut at 11:00 am on January 19, 2011 with a viewing prior to the services from 9:45 to 10:45 am. A viewing will also be held on Tuesday the 18th at Russon Brothers Mortuary 295 North Main Street Bountiful, Ut. from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund.