06/26/2026
Delsia Powell, 88, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in Center, Texas. She was born on February 7, 1938, in Shelbyville, Texas, to Clarence H. Denby and Lela (Wilburn) Denby.
Funeral service will be held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11am with Bro. Lamar Denby Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel.
Delsia graduated from Shelbyville High School and later met her husband, Bob Powell. The couple married in 1983 and shared more than 40 wonderful years together, building a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.
Delsia had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and enjoyed farming, gardening, working in her yard, fishing, and feeding the fish at the family pond. She also enjoyed spending time with friends and family playing cards and dominoes, creating many treasured memories and moments of laughter.
A devoted mother, Delsia lived her life as an example of a godly woman, demonstrating faith, love, compassion, and strength in all she did. She was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelbyville, where her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life.
Above all, Delsia treasured time spent with her family. Known affectionately as "Ahma" by her beloved grandchildren, she delighted in making memories with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Some of their most treasured memories were swinging together on the front porch, sharing ice cream cones, and singing together. Those simple moments of love, laughter, and togetherness became cherished memories that will be held close in their hearts forever. Her love, guidance, warm embrace, and unwavering devotion enriched the lives of generations of her family.
Delsia's kindness, strong faith, gentle spirit, and deep love for her family will be remembered and cherished by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by:
Daughter, Brenda Yates and husband Pat
Son, Rick Bailey
Sister, Ruby Risinger
Grandchildren:
Donnice Roberts
Codey Yates
Rusty Bailey and wife Lara
James Bailey
Great-Grandchildren:
Caehlen Austin and husband Taylor
Keeghan Roberts
Brehnley Roberts
Allie Bailey
Austin Bailey
Riley Yates and fiancé Ivan Smith
Reagan Yates
Great-Great Grandchildren:
Christopher Austin
Casey Austin
Delsia is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Powell; parents, Clarence and Lela Denby; brothers, Bill Denby, Lamar Denby; sister Larlee Garrison; and grandson, SSG Kevin Casey Roberts.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.
