Maribeth Roberts Powers, age 84 of Seguin, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service celebrating Maribeth’s life will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 10:30 am at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with Reverend Tom Jones officiating. A reception will follow. Private interment will be held at a later date at the Staples Cemetery.
Maribeth was born on July 28, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Mary Elizabeth (McAuliffe) and Walter Basil Roberts. She was a graduate of Seguin High School Class of 1961. Following high school, Maribeth attended Sam Houston State University, where she was a proud member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She graduated in 1965 with a degree in English Literature before beginning a career in education. Maribeth dedicated her career to the service of the youth of Texas, as a teacher, a Child Protective Services case worker, and as a juvenile probation officer. Maribeth served as the first female Chief Juvenile Probation Officer in Guadalupe County before transitioning to the State of Texas, where she served as a Director with the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission until her retirement in 1999. Maribeth loved living on the Powers Ranch, where she cherished her time with her husband, her sons and their wives, and her grandchildren. Always an avid reader, Maribeth also fell in love with pottery and woodworking in her retirement.
Maribeth is preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Clyde Allen Powers, her parents, her brother Billy Pat Roberts, her brother-in-law Garland Arch Powers, Jr. and wife Mildred, and her sister-in-law Bonnie Barnes and husband Alan Barnes. Survivors include her sons, Scott Allen Powers of Seguin, Patrick William Powers and wife Ayeh of Dallas, Andrew Clyde Powers and wife Brittany of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, and sister-in-law Linda Roberts of Winchester, Virginia; grandchildren Madison Ameneh Powers, Ava Elizabeth Powers, Julia Saige Powers, and Daniel Clyde Powers; nieces and nephews, Garland A. Powers, III (GIII) and wife Debbie, Russell Barnes and wife Karen, Sandy Pham and husband Lon, and Erin Roberts Witkop and husband Bobby; great niece, Tiffany Powers Munk and husband Andrew, great-nephew, Garland A. Powers, IV (G.A.) and wife Lindsey, and their children and numerous other loving family members and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, 611 N. Walnut, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jeanette Siltmann, 196 Townsend Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Drive, Seguin, Texas, 78155, (830) 549-5912.