Brenda Fay Powell , age 78, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (February 3, 2022) at her home.

She was born on October 21, 1943 in Leitchfield, KY, the daughter of the late Paul and Flossie Webb Blessitt.

She was a farmer and a cook for a daycare who enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Broadford Church and attended Claggett United Baptist Church.

She is survived by six children, Pam Hodges, Greg Powell, Michelle Noblett, Melissa Decker (Ronnie), Tracy Wright (Doug), and Heather Peters (Michael); 16 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Royce Clinton Powell; a grandson, Adam Decker; and a son-in-law Stevie Hodges.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, (February 10, 2022) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Cecil Williams will be officiating. Burial will be in the Stanton Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. Thursday until time of services.