Susan Thomas Powell

Susan Thomas Powell, born November 9, 1951, in Houston, TX, to parents Evelyn and Vernon Thomas, lost her battle with cancer on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Susan is survived by her husband, Travers Powell; sisters Dorthy Thomas-Devoll and Christine Querner; brother William ("Bill") Thomas; niece, Nicole Querner Paida; and, nephews John King, Jeff Querner and Brett Querner.

Susan was a long-time resident, coming to Galveston after graduating Sam Houston State College to begin teaching at The Sunshine School, where she was recognized as Special Education Teacher of the Year. After several years of teaching special ed., she attended and graduated South Texas College of Law, becoming a sole practitioner. Susan was also a loyal member of the Elks' Lodge 126 in Galveston.

In Galveston, she met and married the love of her live, Travers Powell in 2000. Susan and Travers enjoyed travelling together to Mexico, Spain and Italy. Her favorite cities were Cadiz, Rota, and Seville in Spain and Roma, Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri and Ravello in Italy, saying that she could stay in Cadiz and Roma for the rest of her life.

A funeral mass will be held 2:00 PM Friday, May 5, 2023, at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica followed by a wake/celebration of her life at the Galveston Elks' Lodge 126.

Susan will be forever missed by her family and many friends.