Emmalene Shelton "Sam" Powers

Emmalene "Sam" Shelton Powers, age 88. of Virgie, Ky, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the Pikeville Medical Center. Emmalene was born in Floyd County, Ky., on October 22, 1934, to her parents the late Jay Shelton and Goldie Beverly Shelton. Emmalene was of the Freewill Baptist Faith and attended Valley Grace Church. She was a homemaker, and had various opportunities (working for others), throughout her life, including owning her own business. Emmalene was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Sharon Shoda, Tammy Hammons. She is survived by two sons, Tom Stumbo, Darrell "Bill" Stumbo (Laura), two daughters, Susan Kendrick (Ralph) and Mary Moser (David). She is also survived by a sister, Judy McKenzie, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be 6:00 PM. February 12, 2023, at the Valley Grace Church at Robinson Creek, Ky. church services at 7:00 PM. Funeral will be 1:00 PM, February 13, 2023, at the Valley Grace Church with Randy May and Nathan Little officiating.