Monroe, NH- Priscilla Elizabeth Powers, 92, of Monroe, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 9, 2015. Priscilla was born on September 24, 1922 in Monroe to Forrest and Ruby (Beattie) Emery. She was a graduate of McIndoe Falls Academy. On February 8, 1950, she married Merle R. Powers. Priscilla raised her family and helped on the family farm. She also worked at the Monroe Town School. She was a member of the Monroe Methodist Church and was a member and officer of the Monroe Grange. Priscilla was a former 4-H leader and would cook for her group when they would be attending fairs. She belonged to the North Country Chorus, McLure s Student Band and the Monroe Town Band. Along with her husband Merle, they ran the old Monroe ski tow where she would make hot chocolate and provide homemade donuts for the skiers. She enjoyed both downhill and cross country skiing. For many years she made mittens for the mitten tree. She was an avid birdwatcher and loved sewing and tending her garden. Priscilla was predeceased by her husband, Merle Powers on September 25, 1988. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Long and husband John of Axtell, TX; her son, Daniel L. Powers and wife Jan of Monroe; three grandchildren, Scott Powers of Franklin, VT, Hilary Noyes of Plainfield, NH, and Brett Lamont of Luling, TX; three great grandchildren, Dillon Powers, Talan Patkul, and Connor Noyes; and her sister, Edith Anne Emery of Monroe. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11 AM at the Monroe Community Church in Monroe. Burial will follow in the Monroe Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Community Church, c/o Mr. Winston Currier, Harley View Drive, Monroe, NH 03771.