Misty Dawn Powell
December 31, 1978 ~ June 17, 2010
Services:
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 9:00 - 10:00AM, with the Funeral service being held at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Mike Jones officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will recieve friends on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 9:00-10:00AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Misty Dawn Osborne Powell Dufour, 31 of Park Hall, MD passed away Thursday, June 17,2010 in Ridge, MD at the home of her sister Marsha Boyle after a year long battle with Cancer. Born on December 31, 1978 in Norton, VA. She is survived by her son Allen Powell 13 and her husband James Dufour, Jr. of Park Hall, MD. Misty is also survived by her mother Lisa Osborne of Ridge, MD; step-father Marshall (Lee) Richardson Jr., and wife Reagan of Irvington, AL; father Greg Ventro of Pound, VA; two sisters Brandy and husband Brandon Harrison of California, MD and Marsha Boyle of Ridge, MD; two brothers Jayden Carter of Ridge, MD, Marshall Richardson III of Irvington, AL; grandparents Marlene and Greg Mullins of Pound, VA; Nellie and Ray Burch of Hughsville, MD; great-grandparents Darrell and Pearl Collins of Wise, VA. She is also survived by Aunts and Uncles, David Osborne of Pound, VA, Diane and Sammy Mann of Coeburn, VA, Pam and Leroy Spalding of Mechanicsville, MD, Billy Ramey of California, MD; neices and nephews Kailey Long and Zachary Boyle of Ridge, MD and Nakilah and Brandon Harrison of California, MD; Cousins: Brittany, Shaina, Andrew, Kim, Rob, Amber, Danielle, Bradley, Austin and many, many more. Misty is preceded in death by her grandparents Donald Osborne of Pound, VA; Marshall (Rocky) Richardson of California, MD, and Jim and Ruth Ventro of Pound, VA; great-grandparents Ed and Ruth Osborne of Pound, VA. We would like to thank the many members of our family, Misty's friends, members of the community, Facebook friends, Amy Brown and the many nurses from the Weinburg Building at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, Hospice of St. Mary's County, MD whom have given her family their love and support. In the last few months of Misty's life she was reunited with two very special childhood friends Bobbi Jo Trossbach and Amber Connelly. Bobbi Jo and Amber without your love and support Misty's last days would not have been so special. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Misty is a graduate of the class of 1996 from Great Mills High. She was last employed by Ledo's Pizza in Lexington Park, MD. She enjoyed crafts and watching old movies and cartoons from the 80's. A visitation will be held at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel in Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday June 23, 2010 from 9:00-10:00 AM where funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM. A luncheon will be held for all directly after the services at the Wildewood Community Center in California, MD. Contributions may be made to assist with funeral expenses. Condolences may be left for the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“Misty was a cousin I never knew. More importantly, she was a beloved child, mother, wife, and sister. I am so very sorry. May the peace of God settle on your hearts, and may His love soften your grief. Love and prayers, Lisa”
“My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Misty made life bearable at Starbucks and was a blast to be around. She will be missed.”
“Misty will be forever in our hearts and she will be missed dearly. “
“Sorry for you loss. Just hang in there and be strong. Each and every one of you will need each other through this. “
“”Your very truly missed” God has a great angel with him… I love and miss you dearly.”
“Sorry to hear of the passing of Misty. Sending prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time.”
“I am still in shock.I know God accepted a great angel into heaven. My prayers are with your family.”
“I have known Misty since elementary school. She was always such a sweet person and great to be around. My prayers are with your family. “
“My heart goes out to everyone who loves Misty. We are all grieving the loss of a wonderful person. I feel tremendous grace and comfort knowing that Misty left us surrounded by her loving family and friends. I will always remember Misty’s dry sense of humor and those gorgeous eyelashes…. the rosaries around her wrist, the spiritual mementos she kept by her side when she was in the hospital… most of all, I will remember her love of family.”
“A great friend. A great sister. A great mother. You will be missed. May God watch over the rest of your family. Your family will be in my prayers and always in my heart. RIP Misty “
“Misty was a wondnerfull friend to my sister I know she will be missed . She will be in our thoughts and prayers .”
“My thoughts and prayers are with Allen and the Family…you shall always be in my prayers. -D. Powell”
“A good person, a great mother, a tremendous daughter, a devoted wife. She will be missed. Rest in Peace. The Ball Family St Inigoes, Md.”
“My Dearest Misty, We have shared many great times together. All of us. You, Lisa, Marsha, Brandy, Allen, Pam, Shaina, Brittany, Andrew, Leroy, the neighborhood crew…MAN, It was fun! Then we were blessed with the little ones! It was pathetic, me sitting outside waiting for you to get home from Video Empire, so we could ride around in that little gold hatchback and blast Prince! Watching movies on the couch, acting stupid, doing make-up…I could be here all day! I keep these many memories with me in my heart to help me pass the time. I will help the family look after Allen as I promised, while you look after us all! Despite the hardships you have faced, Your tenderness you always shared, Your life can never be replaced, Whether you are here or there, Golden-hearted through and through, A smile you could melt upon, My love for you is purely true, My dearest friend sweet Misty Dawn… I love you sweet girl! Your wings are golden baby! Your special friend, Amber Larie”
“Lee – “My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family”.”
“So young and beautiful. I am so sorry for loss.God Bless you.”
“You were the most open hearted woman I had ever met, never judgmental always honest and kind to everyone, I didnt get to know you as well as hoped but what I did know I respected deeply. You are in a better place and not in pain any longer you were a fighter and for that you are such a hero. I will miss running into you once in a blue moon here and there, Misty, You are a beautiful angel with golden wings! May you rest in piece. “
“Misty, We will miss you, but will always remember the times we spent together so many years ago. “
“My prayers are with All the family. We know you loved Misty but, God loved her best and took her home to rest.”
“We knew Misty from her time at Ledo’s. We had no idea of her illness and are so sorry to hear of her death. She was always friendly and had a great smile, she was one of our preferred waitresses. We have missed you at Ledo’s and now we will miss you in our hearts. Our Deepest Sympathy to Misty’s family and friends.”
“Dear Allen, Marsha, & Brandy, When Misty came to Spring Ridge Middle as a little 6th grader I knew that there was something very special about her. Through the three years that she was at SRMS she and I became friends. In 8th grade she came to work as an aide for me. Every time I would see Misty after she left Spring Ridge we would catch up on what was happening in her life. She was so excited at Allen’s open house to let me know he would be going here. I promised Misty that I would look after Allen, and I will. If you need someone to talk to Allen I am here.My prayers are with each of you as you travel the road without Misty. She will always be with you in spirit Allen. “
“Shaina and Brittany, I know how much you girls love Misty… my thoughts and prayers are with you both and all of Mistys family, she was a fighter and now she’s a angel.. she will look after you all and you will see her again one day… if theres anything i can do please let me know”
“I had not had a chance to really talk to Misty since 8th grade, she was a wonderful person then and sounds like she had never changed. I know it’s a great loss to the ones she left behind, but at least she is at peace now. My thoughts are with her friends and family. Remember that big wonderful smile that she always had, I will.”
“May the God of peace be with you.”
“I’m a customer of Ledos where Misty worked, that’s how i met her. She was a wonderful person and loved her family very much!She will be missed but her son will be a reminder of her. She is now in peace and in no more pain. I will never forget her. She made me feel special. My prayers are with all of you.”
“Lee ~ All of us at PAXR share in your grief. May the love shared with you from family and friends see you through this now and in the coming days ahead. God’s Blessings to each of you. “
“I am so sorry that I received this news late. I graduated High School with Misty. From the bottom of my heart….she will be missed. She always had a smile on her face as she was a wonderful and loving person. She is in God’s hands now and may she rest in peace. May the family find comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering.”