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Obituary For Rachele Powell
Rachele Wallace Powell was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was the beloved sixth child of the late Richard Wallace and the late Marie Johnson-Wallace, which from that union bore six children.
She initiated her spiritual journey at an early age at Beulah Baptist Church, where she was baptized by Reverend J. C. Wallace. Throughout the years she contributed to several ministries.
Rachele was a graduate from Harrisburg High School. She started her working career at IBM and worked for various local companies in the area over the years, ending her career with her service to the Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture.
She enjoyed spending time and traveling with her husband, Gary, which they did extensively. Rachele loved traveling to Tampa, Florida and was a die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. While Gary fished, Rachele enjoyed the luxuries in the area they happened to be in at the time.
On January 25, 2026, Rachele peacefully transitioned into eternal life at the WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania.
In addition to her parents, Rachele was preceded in death by her siblings, Willie “Chuck” Wallace, Rose Hubbard, Louise Cook, Georgianne Manning, Shirley McKenion, Jerry Wallace, Jackie Green and Bertha Johnson.
Rachele leaves behind her loving husband of forty-two years and six months, Gary Powell; her son, Brant Wallace (Tracy) of York, PA; siblings, Delores McArthur of Steelton, PA; Darryl Murry (Karen) of Monteca, CA and Dennis Wallace of Wilmington, DE; five grandchildren, Brant, Jr., Devin, Alexandria, Christian and Timmy; three great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Jeremiah and Deante. She was affectionately known by her grandkids as “Mamma Red,” as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
Her life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in the Sanctuary of Beulah Baptist Church, 100 Livingston Street, Steelton with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in William Howard Day Cemetery.
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Add A CondolenceTo Gary and family. My sincere condolences to you. I am praying for the lord to comfort you during this time. May she rest in peace til you meet again and sing and shout for victory.
my sincere condolences and prayers, my thoughts are with you and your family!
Brother Gary, I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. It is my prayer that our Heavenly Father gives you comfort and peace as only He can during this difficult time. 🙏🏾 Prayers and condolences to you and your family. Pastor Tom Frisby
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Gary sending my sincere condolences and prayers to you. Cousin Elaine
Mr. Gary & Family,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Robin McKinney-Newman
Your wife may have left this world too soon, but her memory will live on forever in your heart.
Gary I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Brother Gary my sincere condolences and prayers, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time may God continue to protect and strengthen you as you lay your wife to rest with much love and respect your friends. Connie Jones Adams
Rest in peace Aunt Rachel
Our deepest sympathy to Deacon Powell and family at this very sad time. May the God of all comfort provide his comfort and grace to you and your family. We share in your grief and mourning, but also in your hope and prayers. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, AMEN 🙏🏿
Growing up on Calder Street in the Burg, I was a permanent fixture at Ms. Georgia's home hanging with Gus since we both started walking, and throughout my years growing up on Calder Street Rachele was a part of my life as well. Every time I would see her, Rachele would be smiling, and that's something I will always remember about her and cherish. Prayers go out to Rachele all the Powell/Wallace/Manning family. May our Lord's perfect peace be with Rachele and all of you always. Much love, Byron (Monk) and Lori Fordham
To Brother Gary, and family. Please accept my prayers and condolences on the passing of your wife. May His peace be still during this time. Keep holding on to His hand.
Rest in Heavenly Peace Cousin Rachel. To Gary and my entire Wallace family I send my sincere condolences. I will forever cherish the wonderful memories of Rachel though I haven't seen her in years, I would always see her beautiful face whenever I came home to visit Beulah Baptist Church.
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