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Willie Mae Powell

Passed 06/23/2026

Obituary For Willie Mae Powell

Willie M. Powell, 72, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Funeral Service will be held 12:00pm Friday, July 3, 2026 at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service Chapel, 121 S. Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC. 27801 with Pastor Gregory McKnight, officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at Hunter-Odom.

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Prayers for you in this very difficult time. May God comfort your heart and soul. Love Always, Puff and Family

Rosalyn McKinnon-Williams

We met Mae and fell in love.What you saw was what you got she was real loving to us and made sure we ate good at her house.Our love prayers and condolences to you allโค๏ธ

Veronica and Kenneth Richardson

Peace I LEAVE WITH YOU; MY PEACE I GIVE YOU. JESUS PRAYING THE LORD WILL Comfort YOU WITH HIS PEACE surround YOU WITH HIS LOVE AND encourage YOU WITH HIS PRESENCE. BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN: FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED. ST. MATTHEW 5:4. Yours truly, Pastor Doug Sessoms and 1st Lady Roberta Sessoms and Holy Temple Church and Family. Praying for you and your family.

Nellie Pitt

Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Marvin and Gail Thorne

Mae and I were neighbors n spring hope for many years always remain friends good heart good soul good friend I ๐Ÿ’– will miss her Lester jr Shabara and Tracy you are n my prayers love you all

Mary Hilliard

Please accept my most sincere condolences.

Irene Silver Brown

My Prayers and Condolences to Booney, Shabarbara, and Tracey at this difficult time. May God wrap His loving arms around you, give you comfort and peace. Such a beautiful spirit has gone home and now is rejoicing. ๐Ÿ’–

Antoniette Davis

My sincere condolences to the family especially her children Lester, Tracey, and Shabarbara. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and bring you peace as only he can.

Catherine Battle

Prayers and loving thoughts to the Powell and Blue Families. Cherish precious memories and be comforted in God's care and peace.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ Love alwaysโค๏ธ Wilbur and Arlinda Parker

Wilbur and Arlinda Parker

My Deepest sympathy for your loss Praying for your comfort and peace and God will keep you strong

Stephanie Williams

Grace and Peace!....The LORD is close to all who call on Him. PSALM 145:18. As you walk through this time of loss, may your know that the Lord walks with you and He will comfort you. Your truly, House Prophet April Robinson

April Robinson

I have known your dear Mother for a few years and she was a beautiful woman and her smile was priceless, she will surely be missed

Rev. Brenda Bryant

To the family of Ms Willie Mae I am praying that God will you the strength to endure , weeping may endure for the night but joy cometh and the joy of the Lord will be your strength. Love you

Rev. Brenda Bryant

Tracey, Lester, and Shabarbara, You Are Truly In My Prayers ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ In These Hours of Bereavement. Prayers For Strength and Comfort In The Days To Come. May Forever Cherish The Memories of Your Mother.

Humbly Submitted, Elder Calvin Parker

Elder Calvin Parker

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.