Bettie died peacefully in her sleep on April 27, 2023, at the age of 92. Bettie was born in Meridian Mississippi to George Eli Little and Eula Lee White on February 5, 1931. She had five siblings: George Allen Little; Lavada (Peggy) Early (Bob); Joy Ann Ward (Steve); Jack Scruggs; and Jimmie Little.

She was married to Bill Powell on July 3, 1954, in Mobile Alabama at Brookley AFB. Bill passed away in 2017. Bettie and Bill are the proud parents of four children: Patricia Busath (Stan); Artie Powell (Julie); Joanne Kamppinen (Bill, deceased); and Dan Powell (Ann). Bettie is survived by her children, 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and her sister Joy Ward. Bettie was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for over 60 years.

Funeral Services for Bettie will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Leavitt’s Mortuary; 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah, 84403 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to one of Bettie’s favorite charities in her name: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, LDS Charities, or another charity of your choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www. leavittsmortuary.com