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Sarah Powell Obituary

Pastor Sarah Powell passed away June 9, 2013. Services will be held Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 9 a.m. at the Zion Holy Church, 103 Camden St., Newark, N.J. The viewing is on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church. Interment is in Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth, N.J. Send condolences to www.perryfuneralhome.com. Pastor Powell is survived by her children, Patricia Porterfield, Lawrence Powell Jr., Debra Black, Toney Powell and Dennis Porterfield; sisters, Martha Lea and Delois Scroggins; god-children, Cynthia Roscoe and Sandra Piat, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, god-children, other relatives, friends, and her entire church family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Powell, and two children, Rudolph Porterfield and Joann Toms.

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Jun. 13, 2013.

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June 10, 2019

I remember feeling that I could not go a day without my momma, crying years before you left at the mear thought that one day, while I was yet living, you might be gone. So, it's been six years since I spoke to you but only moments since I thought of you. Of course you left me with a lot of questions but you did not leave without the necessary tools to navigate the tough times. All ways in my thoughts

February 19, 2014

Momma, no entires in your book since July but you are far from forgotten. You worked hard on you legacy while you were with us so you would never be forgotten. "One day I'll be too proud to answer." Thank you for the complicated love but nevertheless it was love your way.

Sarah Dunn-Oliver

July 8, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Freddie Benjamin

July 2, 2013

Aunt Sarah, Your legacy was and is amazing. You were a great aunt, friend, pastor, and healer through Jesus! You taught me so much, loved me, and always had apple juice for me when I arrived to NJ. You will forever live in my heart! But I'm happy because you live, speak, and carry memories in my head.

June 13, 2013

you were and will always be a loving lady that lit up the bank every time you stepped inside wellsfargo always knew what you wanted and was greatful for any help you recieved from the tellers i was your favorite so im happy to have had the pleasure to have known you i will miss you nanny sarah. love QUADIYYAH Douglas

L. Q. Stankwich

June 13, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 13, 2013

Deepest sympathy to Debbie Black and family in your time of bereavment, from your coworker's.

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