The McDougald Funeral Home2211 North Main StreetAnderson, SC 29621864-224-4343OBITUARY LINDA H. POWELLANDERSON, SC ' Linda Hanks Powell, of Charlotte, left this world to be with her God on Friday, July 23, 2010. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and dedicated wife who shared her love with everyone she met.Linda was born on October 4, to O.V. and Mary Wilson Hanks in Anderson, South Carolina. Her joy in life was her family. She had a compassion and smile that would light up a room and she made everyone know that they were loved.She is survived by her husband, Hershel 'Randy' Powell; a son, Shel Powell and daughter-in-law, Amy Powell; granddaughters, Kippe and Katie Powell and grandson, Randy Powell, III; a daughter Kristin Powell Dascal and son-in-law, Emmanuel Dascal; granddaughter, Mary Linda Dascal and grandson, Campbell Overton Dascal; sisters, Mary Faye McCurley and Jan Clary; and a brother, Johnny Hanks.A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010, at 11:30 am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 2609 Hwy 29 North, Anderson, South Carolina, 29621.In lieu of flowers, please plant a rose bush in Linda's honor and may you smile and remember her each time you look upon its blooms. Memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visitingwww.mcdougaldfuneralhome.comThe McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.