Olga "Tookie" Florence Falati Powell passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 5 at the age of 85. She was born and raised in the Irish Channel, a graduate of Redemptorist High School and a lifelong resident of New Orleans. Olga was the loving wife for 59 years of the late Morris "Moe" Powell Jr.

Everyone who knew her, knew she had a special needs daughter, Annie, who she loved and cared for. She was a priority in Olga's life.

Olga enjoyed visits from her grandchildren and always had wonderful meals prepared when they arrived. She loved taking them shopping for new clothes or whatever they wanted.

Olga was involved in the Westbank Women's Aglow and at one time held the office of president. She also worked as a receptionist in a dentist office in Gretna for many years.

She resided in Oklahoma her last year of life near grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her beautiful smile and infectious laugh brought joy to everyone around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Olga Stromeyer Falati and Joseph Falati Sr. She is the sister of the late Joseph (the late Mary Lou) Falati Jr., Lois Ann Meyers, Richard (Connie) Falati, and Regina "Jeannie" (David) Falgoust. She is sister-in-law to Mildred Anne (the late Weldon "Wimpy") Brechtel and the late Glennon "Silky" (Connie) Powell.

Olga was the mother of Caroline (Brent) Coussens of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Morris Powell III of New Orleans, the late Mark Powell, Ann Powell of New Orleans, and Patricia (Jay) Hymel of Frisco, Texas. She was Mawmaw to: Jonathan (Janne) Coussens, Stephanie (Caleb) Huene, Catherine (Austin) McCarter, Nicholas Hymel and eight great grandchildren: Chloe, Joshua, Taylor, Cora, Cooper, Carson, Lucy, and James.

A private family memorial will be held Friday March 21 at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans.

Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 918-585-1151.