Lynn Godsey Powers
February 7, 1955 - January 31, 2021
Lynn Godsey Powers, 66, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away on January 30, 2021. She was born to Edwin 'Buddy' and Julia Godsey in Nashville, Tennessee on February 7,1955. Lynn spent the majority of her life in Bristol, TN with her husband, Jud Powers, of 44 years, raising their four children, Julia, Audra, Ed, and Nat. Lynn was a loving mother, avid gardener and home-maker, and loved entertaining her friends and family. She is preceded in death by her father, Buddy Godsey, brother, Joseph Godsey, and daughter, Julia Rainero. She is survived by her mother, Julia Callahan; husband, Jud Powers; daughter, Audra Jones (Blair); sons, Ed Powers (Becca) and Nat Powers (Leigh), and son-in-law, John Rainero; brother, Edwin Godsey (Jenny). She was also known as ‘Gigi’ to her 7 grandchildren that she loved dearly, Judson and Milly Rainero, Adilyn and Emma Ruth Jones, Hattie and Paige Powers, and Julia James Powers. A private service will be held for Lynn at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 700 Cumberland St., Bristol, VA 24201 or https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/195023 Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Powers family.
Lynn Godsey Powers, 66, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away on January 30, 2021. She was born to Edwin 'Buddy' and Julia Godsey in Nashville, Tennessee on February 7,1955. Lynn spent the majority of her life in Bristol, TN with her husband,... View Obituary & Service Information