Anna Mae Powell

Mike and Rhonda,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Pennington Myles

Rhonda and Family my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. Anna was a beautiful person,on the inside as well as her outer beauty. I know you will miss her terribly Rhonda but just hang on to the wonderful memories you were blessed to have with her. My Love and Prayers are with you.

Rhonda we are sorry for your loss. Our Prayers are with you and your family.

To the family of Anna Powell:
It was with sadness i read the passing of Anna.I know she had to mention the West -end,Pears St.,Doc Claytors barn,Wade School and especially the Playground during the summers.What a beautiful and fun person she was. The O'Dell Family was blessed to have known her. My Brother Irvin(Pud),Gary and Randy were Childhood friends.Anna was a friend,"Cool" dancer and a beautiful young woman.Someone said she "turned heads".She did and everyone who saw her thought it was a neck problem!
she is not in our passed,she is in our future." Weeping may endure for the night but Joy comes in the morning".We will mourn as we should; but look..........I see the Morning sun shining!
Beautiful Gate Covenant Fellowship
Dwain O'Dell Ministries.

May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I work at Melrose and have missed Anna being there. I am so sorry for your loss.

HEATGER AND TAMALA,,, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GRANNY... GOD KNOW SHE WILL NR MIDDRF SND LOVRD BY ALL .... ANNA WAS SUCH A WONGERFUL PERSON , A GOOD FRIEND , CARING , LOVIG AND THOUGHTFUL. I AM AGAIN SO VERY SORRY .. I KNOW THAT BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT SHE REALLY LOVED YOU BOTH VERY MUCH AS WELL AAS HER GRANDBABIEAS ... TAKE CARE IF YOU NEED TO TALK OR JUST A SHOULDER TO CRY ON , I AM HERE FOR YOU ...

Rhonda,Scott and Chase ..I am so very very sad to hear of Anna's passing. This really has touched my heart cause she was and aleays be such a special lady !! i know that God has a plan for her and right now it may not seem fair or even real ...but just keep in mind all thr good memories and the laughter you have shared . one thing id for certain , she was ready to meet God !!i will really miss her , all the laughs and she could brighten my day everytime i saw her and spoke to her ... she always lifted my spirits up .. may God bless you all and mend your broken hearts ...

Rhonda,
Sorry for your loss of your mother. She will be missed my many at Melrose, my son corey just loved miss Anna. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Rhonda,
Sorry to hear about your loss, Your mom will be missed my many kids at Melrose, my son Corey just loved miss Anna. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.

To Anna's family, your Mom was special lady, I liked her a lot. She will forever live on in your heart. God Speed!

Angel and family,

We were so sorry to hear of Anna's passing. We know you are very sad at this time but also relieved with the knowledge that Anna is whole and healthy residing in the house of our Lord. God's Peace.

Phil & Valerie Mahood

DEAR ANGEL,MICHELLE & FAMILY, I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS APPROPRIATE FOR ME TO SPEAK OF ANN'S SERVICE AT THIS TIME, BUT WOULD LIKE FOR ALL OF YOUR FAMILY TO KNOW THAT I'VE NEVER ATTENDED SUCH AWONDERFUL CELEBRATION OF LIFE, IN SUCH A TIME SORROW, BUT FELT THE CLOSENESS AND LOVE AS I''VE NEVER FELT AT ANY FURNERAL I'VE EVER ATTENDED, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WAY OF CELEBRATING A LIFE. GOD BLESS, TOM HAGER

Rhonda.. Walker, Todd and I have such funny and good memories of Anna,you, Michael,Theresa & Gina sitting at Lakeys eating and talking,you are in our prayers.

Michelle, Angel and family: I was so sad to hear of the loss of your precious sister. I have a lot of good memories of her when we were all kids hanging out at Dick Perry's house. Your loss is the Lord's gain

Tamala,

I am so sorry to hear of your Grandmother’s passing. She was such a sweet woman and always so good to me when we were kids. I know this is a difficult time for you and your family. You will all be my thoughts and prayers in the continuing days and weeks ahead.

Trena White Stovall

Rhonda...I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing...My heart & prayers go out to you and all of your family in this time of grief. If you need to just talk or anything at all please give me or mom a call. We both appreciate how you and Scott were there after Shawn's passing. We love you all and if you need anything please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be praying for you!! Love, Patricia, Toma, & TJ Ford,& Chad Holt

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

TO Michele and youre sisters,You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love The Williamson Family

Rhonda so sorry to hear of the lose of your Mother. my prayers are with you and your family. Shelby Croy Concord' N.C.

My name is Connie Carroll. I am the headcook at Cumberland Hgts in Bluefield w.v. I had the opportunity to have worked with Anna some. She was always nice and friendly. She always would take the time to speak to all the cooks at our meetings. We are surely going to miss her as
i know you all will too. She was a great lady.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anna had a beautiful spirit and we know that will continue on.

Reading of Anna's passing brought back a flood of memories. She was always a bright spot in my day in high school. Always a smile and laugh. Through the years I occasionally saw her but each time it was like it had just been yesterday since we talked. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. She is in heaven now and you will see her soon. Goodbye, Anna. You did your job here on earth well.

To all the family,I am so sorry for your loss,Anna was a friend to all our family and was like our family.she was a special friend to my sister rita.We all loved her.She was a beautiful woman and had a beautiful smile.She will allways be remembered by us.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!!Let us know if you all need anything.WE LOVE YOU ALL !!!!EDDIE &BETTY REED ,DONNA MATTHEWS

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

Scott and Rhonda, sorry for your loss.

To Rhonda and family,Im so sorry for the loss of Anna.She was a great friend of mine for many many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time.

DEAR ANGEL,MICHELLE & FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. AS I REMEMBER ANN WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER, SHE TURNED HEADS EVERY WHERE SHE WENT, SHE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT, AND HAD THAT EXTRAORDINARY,WIDE SMILE THAT JUST MADE ALL TAKE A SECOND LOOK, WE HAD .A FUN TIME AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ANN AND THAT SUMMER WITH A SMILE.PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS,ASKING THE GOOD LORD TO KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS LOVING CARE. GOD BLESS VALERIE & TOM HAGER

Mike,Rhonda&family,
I heard today of your loss I know this time is extremely difficult with sadness & heartache.In the few short years I was blessed with spending time around your mother were of wonderfully fond memories,she always made you feel like part of the family. When I think of her I remember her warm,caring nature how she loved her family,working with her flowers,plants and cooking and her enjoyment of bowling. I remember her smile and laughter. It makes me smile and warms my heart of my memories of her.I feel everyone touches your life for a purpose..I am so grateful I was blessed with the chance to know her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Use your wonderful memories together to help heal during this time of sadness..

Rhonda and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You're Mom was like a mother to me growing up. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To Anna Mae's family,Our family was very sorry to hear of Anna passing.Our thoughts are with you all. Love to your family from our family Nellie,Sandy, Gerald, Dewey, Donnie,and Lizzie Bargo

Your grief may ebb and flow. It has been said that each of us has this well deep inside of us that can be filled to the brim with grief. Every time we cry, we empty out some of the well. But the well fills again. The level of sorrow in your well may lessen as time passes, but it will never run dry. There will always be birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and those days when the well seems to fill to its brim again. Allow yourself time to remember and mourn. It is part of your healing. Grief is a continuing journey.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Rhonda and Mike

I am so sorry to hear about Anna's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Rhonda and Family,Iam so sorry for your loss,Your Mom was a very special person, loved by many. I will keep you in my prayers,

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

Tamala & Khamrin, I am sorry about the loss of your grandmother & greatgrandmother Anna. I know your hearts are broke and the emptiness that you are feeling. There are no words that I can say, but I know that God and only God can and will heal your broken heart and give you strength and peace in this time of grief for you and your family. I will be praying for you. Your friend, Pam Thomas

To Anna's Family:
Anna was a vey beautiful lady both in looks and personality and I always admired her poise and her spirt, We had a lot of good times playing cards or just hanging out when wew came in from Florida. Robin and Lisa really enjoyed staying at her house as she made them feel welcome.
Sorry we can't be there for the service but we will pray. Cleve and Jackie Powell

Thinking of your family and keeping you in our prayers. Billie and Joe Johnson

Rhonda,
So sorry to hear of the passing of you mother - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Please share with the family of Anna Powell...

You the family are so much in my thoughts and prayers. Lean on God and he will give you the strenghth you will need, today, and tomorrow.Time never heals, it only helps you to except things.....Many Blessings to you!!!!

Shelia Ayers

We are very sorry about your loss.
Jerry & Agnes Deel

To the family of Anna.I worked with Anna, She was a blessing too work with.I know that her family will be tears,joy and peace.God had this in his plain. We have no control when are time is near. God gives the living to make good choices. Ann was loved by all her friends. I will miss you cooker lady. May all have peace in heart with this loss of Ann. God is good she is resting in Jesus arms.Amen

Long time friend of Ann's

God bless all

violet Natlie Walker Akers

Rhonda, Micheal and Family - I just wanted to say that I am thinking of you and your family. I loved your Mom - we used to stay at your house alot when my Dad would visit and she was always good to Robin and I. I am glad we got to spend time together when we came up for Brandi's wedding. My deepest symphathy - Lisa

Just wanted to let you know we are in prayer for the family, love, Alice and Ira Wilson - from Florida

Our thoughts and prayers to all the family. Keith and Karen Bailey

You guys are my second family and this is just not real to me. I loved Ann like a sister, she always treated me as if I were her sister. I loved her and will miss her, please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult time.

I will miss seeing Anna's smile... Enjoyed working with her at Melrose.. May God give the family comfort, peace and strength.

Our love goes out to the family at this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers, Jean Ann & Surf

Tamala,My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mandy & Chris Chittum

Rhonda and Mike

I am sorry for your loss. Your Mom was wonderful person. My prayers are with you and your families in this time of need.

Sincerely,

Kellie (Worrell) Ratchford

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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