Gladys A. Powell

Gladys A. Powell

Gladys Powell Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 8, 2008.
POWELL, Gladys A., 66, of Colonial Heights, died Saturday, December 6, 2008. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn N. Avent; and longtime companion, Rex Arterburn. Survivors include her father, Leroy C. Avent of Emporia; sons, Martin Powell and wife, Tina of Sutherland, Michael W. Powell and partner, Rodney Miller of Chesapeake and Will Arterburn of Colonial Heights; daughters, Teresa Higginbotham and husband, Arnie of Matoaca, Leslie Jones and husband, Gary of Carrollton, and Renie Arterburn of Colonial Heights; grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Madison, David, Jenna and Coy; two sisters, Judy Sculthorpe of Emporia and Ann Dimler and husband, Al of Fairfax Station; two brothers, Roy Avent and wife, Brenda of Raleigh, N.C. and Richard Avent and wife, Joyce of Jarratt. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (tomorrow) at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd. in Jarratt, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Interment will follow at Greensville Memorial Cemetery in Emporia.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Danny & Linda Henderson

December 10, 2008

A dear, dear friend who will truly be missed by all of us. Our prayers are with you.

Charlotte Roop

December 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Norma Bliley

December 8, 2008

So sorry to hear the news of Gladys' passing. I know she will be deeply missed by all her family. Please know you will be in my thoughts during this sad time.

Carolyn & Edward Powell

December 8, 2008

Sorry to hear about Gladys.We are thinking about you all and our love and thoughts are with you.

Fern Carlton

December 8, 2008

Gladys was a dear friend.
She will be missed by all who knew her.

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