Background
Powell, Mary Rudd was born on October 5, 1933 in Berkeley, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Hiram Eugene and Estee (Hilton) Rudd.
Interior design firm executive
Powell, Mary Rudd was born on October 5, 1933 in Berkeley, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Hiram Eugene and Estee (Hilton) Rudd.
Associate of Arts, Campell University, Buies Creek, North Carolina, 1952. Bachelor, Furman University, 1954. Postgraduate, Parson's School of Design, 1985.
Postgraduate, East Tennessee State University, 1987. Postgraduate in Palladian Architect, Florida State University, 1999.
7th grade teacher, Denton (North Carolina) School, 1954-1955;
substitute teacher, Spartanburg (South Carolina.) High School, 1957-1960;
teacher, Robinson Business College, Spartanburg, 1960-1961;
sales representative, Jean Frick of Spartanburg, 1966-1969;
substitute teacher, Johnson City (Tennessee) School System, 1970-1972;
design consultant, Sears, Roebuck & Company, Johnson City, 1972-1977;
owner, Material Requirements Planning Interiors, Johnson City, since 1977. Secretary Dennis Powell Chrysler-Plymouth Dodge Jeep Eagle, Johnson City, since 1976. Owner Powell & Powell, Johnson City, since 1981.
Co-owner Markee Properties, Isle of Palms, South Carolina., since 1989.
Past officer Johnson City Monday Club. Member Haynes History Association, Jonesborough Civic Trust, East Tennessee State University Friends of Music, Friends Reece Museum, board directors, since 1994. Member Symphony Guild, Community Theatre, Road Company, Friends of Library.
Board directors Johnson City Area Arts Council, 1989-1992. Past board directors Center Baptist Church. Member Designers' Roundtable (co-founder, president 1992-1994), Shady Oaks Garden Club (past president), Johnson City Council Garden Clubs (past president), Tennessee Federation Garden Clubs (past state officer 1975-1981).
Married Dennis T. Powell, October 1, 1955. Children: Dennis T. Junior, H. Keith, Candice E., Kristi Leigh.