Birtha Lue Petty-Powers

May 20, 1941 - January 30, 2022

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Birtha Lue Petty-Powers was born on May 20, 1941, to the late Saunders Petty and Melvinia Henderson in Lowndes County, Mississippi. She went into eternal rest on January 30, 2022, at the age of 80. Birtha retired as an Administrative Assistant in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University over 15 years ago. Birtha was a member of East Sand Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Birtha is survived by her daughter, Melvinia “Beth” Petty; and her siblings: Mary Fenton, Earnestine O’Neal, and Joe O’Neal. A Memorial Service is tentatively set for February 12, 2022; time and location to be determined.