Background
Powers, Nelva Lacour was born on May 3, 1938 in Plaucheville, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Warren J. and Mary (Mayeaux) Lacour.
gemologist jeweler small business owner
Powers, Nelva Lacour was born on May 3, 1938 in Plaucheville, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Warren J. and Mary (Mayeaux) Lacour.
Graduated from the high school, Plaucheville, Louisiana graduate gemology course, Gemological Institute American, 1986.
Teacher, St. Landry Parish Schools, Slidell, Louisiana, 1967-1969; secretary, Superior Coach, Kosciusko, Mississippi, 1969-1974; owner, jeweler, gemologist, Powers Jewelry, Carthage, Mississippi, since 1975.
President Business and Professional Women's Club, Carthage, 1983-1985. Chairman world affairs State Office Business and Professional Women 1985. Secretary parish council St. Anne Catholic Church, Carthage, 1985.
Member Jewelers American, Mississippi Jewelers (officer, board directors 1984), Mississippi Chamber of Commerce.
Married Billy J. Powers, February 4, 1956. Children: Sandra Chambers, Phyllis Moore, Carolyn Turner.