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Ms. Lila Larissa Powe

Passed 05/07/2025

Obituary For Ms. Lila Larissa Powe

MS. LILA LARISSA POWE, age 54, of Charlotte, North Carolina, peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Novant Health-Matthews Medical Center, Matthews, North Carolina with her loving and devoted family by her side.

The Homegoing Services to celebrate Lila's life and legacy will be on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be private in the family plot of the church cemetery.

The Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Smith's Memorial Chapel and at Pastors Grover and Leomi Powe, Lila's parents, in Morven, North Carolina beginning on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 3:00pm-7:00pm.

The services will be live-streamed on Facebook via HC Smith Funeral Home beginning at 2:55pm.

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In lieu of flowers donations can be made to New Life Christian Faith Church in honor of Lila L. Powe.


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Rickey Bullard sent Sweet Moments for Ms. Lila Larissa Powe - May 16, 2025

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Ruby Broadaway sent Serene Lily Basket for Ms. Lila Larissa Powe - May 09, 2025

We are members of the maternal side of the Powe family, and have fond memories of young Lila and her siblings. We as a family always came together to celebrate life, and to share laughs together, which makes for strong family bonds and beautiful memories. To Grover and Leomi, and family please accept our deepest condolences, and prayers for your strength during this time of bereavement. We love you all.

Rosalind Bullard, Rickey Bullard, Clifford Bullard, and Peggy Bullard

Rosalind Bullard

On Behalf of the Melton Family, You will truly be in our Prayers during the Passing of your Love One. We Pray God will comfort and Keep you in his Hands all the days of your life. He is able to give you Peace and Understanding during times such as this.

Evelyn Melton Covington

I am so saddened to hear of Lila's passing. Lila had such a kind personality. The last time that I saw Lila was when we were students at UNC-Greensboro. I saw her in front of the Elliott University Center. She greeted me with a pleasant greeting. We talked about how things were going and how our families were doing back home. Lila will always be remembered for her pleasant demeanor, radiant smile, and playing the piano so beautifully. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.

Leticia Lowery

I taught Lila piano lessons during her elementary and junior high school years. She was always focused on learning her music lesson. Lila practiced her music to perfection and learned to play the piano very well. I enjoyed teaching her because she had such a positive attitude. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with Lila's entire family and all of her friends during this difficult time.

Delois Lowery

Delois Lowery

On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.

Sheriff Scott Howell

My dear cousin Lila's passing has left a profound void in our hearts. In this time of grief, we hold fast to the promises of our faith and the comfort of God's eternal love. Though we mourn, we do not grieve as those without hope, for we know that through Christ, we have the assurance of eternal life. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." β€” Revelation 21:4 I offer my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the entire family. May the memories of Lila bring you peace, and may God's presence strengthen and sustain you in the days ahead.

Rev. Reco Johnson

Our prayers and thoughts are with this family. My God continue to bless and keep each of you. Rest on peace. Bishop and mrs Marion wilson

Bishop Marion Wilson

My condolences πŸ™ to the family. Leevonda Garris Simon C/0 88

Leevonda Simon

Prayers for entire family. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Mr. Keith Powe and Family My prayers and sympathy to you in the death of your sister. Continue to Stay with GOD. Gilbert McRae, Little Rock AME Zion Church Charlotte, North Carolina Dr. Derrill A. Blue, Pastor

Gilbert. McRae

praying for the family

Avery Family

Sending Prayers and Condolences to the Family. Let Not your Heart be Troubled, To be absent in the body is to be Present with the LORD.

Roderick Cash

My condolences to the family πŸ™

Lydia Allen

Lifting the Powe Family up in prayer. The Berea District Woman's Missionary

Our Heartfelt Condolences and prayers for Dr. Grover Powe, Elder Powe & the Powe Family! Praying for

Our sincere condolences and prayers to the Powe's Family. Cousins from Durham.

Streater family

We express our sincere condolences to you Mr..Grover & Mrs. Leomi Powe & Keith. May GOD comfort your hearts during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all.πŸ™πŸΎπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ™πŸΎ

Wallace & Tracy Merriman

So sorry to hear about the transition of your beloved sister. I pray that God will bless you and your family with the strength and peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time.

Martha Brooks-Galloway

My prayers and condolences to the powe family , May god continue to be with you and bless you throughout this journey, RIP Lila

MaryRichardson

SENDING MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY IAM SO HEART BROKEN TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY THEY WAS LIKE FAMILY TO US MR.AND MRS. POWE IAM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU ALL

Lorene Bears and Family

My sincere condolences and prayers to the Powe's Family

Betty P. Burchette

My condolence to the parents and family of Lila Powe. My prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your daughter. May God grant you strength and peace as you journey through this difficult time.

Armitine Nordstrom

Prayers for the family πŸ™

Lonnie Taylor

Dear Family, our love, prayers, and condolences to you all. May God's peace, comfort, and love forever surround you as you hold onto Lila's beautiful memories. With Love , The Copling Family! Psalm 116:15

LEE & BETTY COPLING

Condolences to the Powe family

Joe & Ruby Broadaway

My deepest condolences to Lila's family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Teresa (Little) Kanu

On behalf of the Coppadge family we extend our sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to the family! May God. continue to bless you! πŸ™πŸΎ

Natalie Coppadge Doster

So sorry for your loss.

Thomasina Montgomery

Praying for the Powe family.

Pastor Victor Rev Dr.Denise Kennedy

My sincere condolences to the family . πŸ™πŸ½ Mary Cash-Lee

Earnest & Mary Cash-Lee

My deepest condolences to the family of one of my former, precious students. I am heartbroken to read this announcementπŸ™πŸ₯°πŸ˜₯

Dr. Vivian Kellock

Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire family.

Angelia Covington

My deepest sympathies to Rev. Grover and Rev. Leomi Powe in the passing of my classsmate Lila. Praying for her son and the entire Powe family.

Tetra Hailey

My deepest condolences to Rev. Dr. Grove C., Elder Leomi J. Powe & family . Rest In Paradise Lila

Pamela T. Johnson

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

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