Roberta ("Bobbie") Joyce Powell, age 75, of Rochelle, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 17, 2024 in her home, surrounded by her family.  Bobbie was born on April 13, 1949 in Aurora, Illinois.  She was the daughter of Robert and Joyce Watson.  She resided in Oswego, graduating from Oswego High School in 1967.  Four years later she married Gaylon Powell of Jonesboro, Arkansas. He would become her lifelong companion.She was a daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Bobbie had many hobbies and talents.  She was very good at academics, especially reading.  She enjoyed crafts and scrapbooking.  But her favorite pastime was praying.  If Bobbie knew you, she was praying for you.  She kept post-it notes, journals, and pictures all over her house to remind herself of what everyone needed from God.  She was so good at showing unconditional love.  The way that she cared for people was admirable.  She sent out cards on a steady basis.  Many meals we

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