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Caroline Powers Obituary

HAMPTON - Caroline "Candy" Powers, passed away on May 4, 2015. She was a longtime resident of Hampton and had worked as a manager of the ABC store in Riverdale before retiring. Candy never met a stranger and had a passion for life. After retirement she never slowed down, instead spending her time volunteering at Shelton on the Bay and serving as a docent at the Casemate Museum on Ft. Monroe. In her last year of life she enjoyed going to Atlantic City playing slots and coffee every weekend at Starbucks with her partners in crime Mac, Kim, and Jeff. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Presley L. Powers and daughter, Caroline Setchel. Survivors include her son; Mac Powers, daughter, Kim Powers, grandchildren, Cameron Powers, Sailor Powers, Cade Powers, Meredith Powers, Michael Miller, Lesley Keller, Braidy Hudgins, Jason Hudgins, Daniel Hudgins, and Nathan Hudgins, great-grandchildren, Nicolas Miller and Nina Miller. A Graveside Gathering will be held at Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S Cherry St, Richmond, VA 23220 on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 11 AM. Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home

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Published by Daily Press on May 5, 2015.

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Alice Staley

May 11, 2015

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So sorry to hear of Candy's passing...I remember her at our Red Hat Meetings...I wish we would have know we would have been to the viewing or funeral...She was a fun person to be around I know you are proud of her seems she accomplish a lot in her life and what a good looking lady when she was young....

Toni Roberts

May 6, 2015

I am sorry for your family's loss. Candy was such a fun lady,I enjoyed going with her to our Red Hat meetings,as well as the historical meetings. She will be missed by many.

Bobby Lockhart

May 6, 2015

Kim & Mac...I am saddened to hear about Candy's passing. I worked with her for many years at VABC. She was a great co-worker and at times was a second mother to me. She always steered me in the right direction and gave me the best advice. I will never forget her kindness and how sweet of a person she was. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time. Love and Hugs. GOD bless you.

John "Max" McNider

May 5, 2015

Kim and Mac, My sympathies to you and to all fo the family. I had the pleasure of knowing your Mom, and your Dad for a short while. They were and will always be a "class act" in my memory of them. May she rest in peace.

Tori Dennis-Zajd

May 5, 2015

Kim and Mac-Ray I was so sadden to see of Candy's passing. I have so many good memories of growing up in Cherry Acres. My prayers are with you and the family.

May 5, 2015

Kim and Mac,
I knew Candy for many years when I worked at Andrea's Pizza and when I worked along side her at the Riverdale ABC Store. She was one of the nicest, caring and happy ladies I ever met. She was very helpful when I came to work and she was always a friend. I know you have a deep loss and wish you the best.
Shelia Brown

Greg and Teresa Mitchell

May 5, 2015

Mac and family, sorry to hear of your mothers passing as i think back to how she was always so nice to us back when we would go to your house as kids. May she rest in peace and may the good lord be with you always, especially during this time of your life.

Deborah Ziegenfus

May 5, 2015

I am so sorry to for your loss. I had the pleasure of enjoying your mother's company at family celebrations. When we would get together to celebrate birthday's at Michael and Erin's home. She was a wonderful woman and I know she will be greatly missed.

Joan Laudermilk

May 5, 2015

To the family of Candy.....I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Candy...yes, she was a great person, we had many good times...

Teresa Smith Miller

May 5, 2015

Dear Kim & Mac, I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a nice Lady. I always liked going to your house. Your parents were great.

David Porter

May 5, 2015

Mac and Kim I am deeply saddened to hear of your mom's passing. What a great lady. She will be missed dearly. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

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