Anita Gail Powell

Anita Gail Powell

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31404 NE 1st Ave, Carbon Hill, AL 35549

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Anita Powell Obituary

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Anita Gail Powell, born on February 11, 1953, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.

Anita is survived by her loving husband Harold Powell; her son William Vanderver; her daughter Tammy Anderson; her sister Linda Vanderver; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Her family will forever remember her for the joy she brought into their lives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Lawrence and Lucinda Juanita Pugh; her brother James Denny Pugh; her sister Judy Carol Sims; and her son Jeffrey Scott Powell. Each of them held a special place in Anita's heart, and she cherished the memories they shared.

Anita had a vibrant personality and was known for her love of reading and playing games on her phone. Her interests and hobbies brought her much happiness and were a source of enjoyment very much shared with her family and friends.

A visitation will be held on November 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, located at 31404 NE 1st Ave, Carbon Hill, AL 35549. Following the visitation, a funeral service will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider making monetary donations to the Powell family. 

Anita’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

29

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory

31404 NE 1st Ave, Carbon Hill, AL 35549

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Nov

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Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory

31404 NE 1st Ave, Carbon Hill, AL 35549

Send Flowers

Only 15 hours left for delivery to next service.