Francis McKie

Passed March 9, 2026

Galesburg, IL

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Francis McKie of Galesburg, Illinois, whose life came to an end on March 9, 2026 at the age of 96, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis McKie to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Esther Jebb (Palmer) and Robert M. Jebb; her siblings, Robert D. Jebb, John M. Jebb and Lois E. Jebb; her husbands, Paul R. Powell and Charles H. McKie; and her children, Glen A. Powell, Paula L. Strader (Powell), Debbie S. Page (Powell) and Robert E. Powell.

She is survived by: her children, Sandi K. Miyaki (Mike), Nancy A. Hayes (Mark) and Donald D. Powell; her children-in-law, Patt Reck-Powell, Carter "Corky" Strader and Geoff Page; her grandchildren, Ben Miyaki, Joe Miyaki, Jonathan Page, Patrick Page, Matthew Page, Jeremy Hayes, Chris Hayes, Mike Hayes, Lucas Powell, Riley Powell and Chad Powell; her great grandchildren, Austin Powell, Emerson Miyaki, Lilly Page, Asher Page, Carter Page, Clayton Page, Scarlett Page, Jackson Hayes, Brady Hayes, Austin Hayes, Kieran Hayes, Gwendolyn Hayes and Gavin Hayes; and her grandchildren, Maddux Powell, Lilly Powell and Remi Powell. She is also survived by her family, friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Watson Thomas Funeral Home (1849 N Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401).

Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at http://www.watsonthomas.com.

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