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Barbara Powell Obituary

Barbara G. Powell SUFFOLK - Barbara Gwaltney Powell, 77, died May 31, 2010. A native of Nansemond County, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Christian and Doc Allen Gwaltney and the widow of George Alix Powell. She was formerly an office assistant with the State Agricultural Department. She was also a lifelong member of Oakland Christian Church and a member of the Loyal Fellowship Class. Survivors include one daughter, Sheila Morris and husband Mark of Suffolk; two sons, Ronnie Powell and wife Susan of Suffolk and Brian Powell and wife Jennifer of Newport News; two sisters, Elizabeth Whitley and Jean Johnson of Windsor; five grandchildren, Brianna Powell, Abigail Powell, James Powell, Christina Morris and Olivia Morris. She is also survived by her aunt, Eloise Bailey and her husband Jack of Nashville, Tenn. A funeral will be conducted by Pastor Tim Rawls and Mr. Andy Powers at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, at R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will be at the Newman Memorial Cemetery. Friends may join the family today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.rwbakerfh. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 2, 2010.

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Riddick Pearce

June 2, 2010

Ronnie and Family,
What a wonderful lady to have as your mother and my friend. I fondly remember seeing you and your parents at Oakland and at the
church softball games. I know you already miss her.
Sincerely, Riddick Pearce

Shelton Webb

June 2, 2010

To the family of Barbara Powell, I have known Barbara since 1960 when I first started working for the Va.Dep't of Agriculture, Barbara was working there as a Clerical employee where she continued to work until she retired. Barbara was a good employee and well thought of by her co-workers. Barbara was a good lady and she did the best as she could during her illness. The Lord will be with her and she will reside in Heaven. This is to express my sorrow to her family.

DIANE GAYLE

June 2, 2010

Ronnie, Shelia and Bryan, Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Your mother was such a sweet person. I will always remember the times at the Oakland Christian Church League ball games. You could always count your parents being in the stands. If we can do anything for any of you, please do not hesitate to call. Cherish the memories. May God grant you peace in the days ahead. (The Gayle Family) Kenneth, Connie, Wayne, Bryan, Barbara and Diane.

Jennifer (Boyce)Burnett

June 2, 2010

Ronnie, Sheila, Brian and families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember your parents as guiding forces in my life while I was at Oakland. They were always so open and caring.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

June 2, 2010

Mark and Shelia,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. Please know that she is out of pain and in a much better place. It is very hard to lose a parent but you will always have your memories.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Ginny Powell

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