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Family will receive friends on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. at New Salem Missionary Baptist, 2596 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224. Entombment: Greenlawn Cemetery
Bertha L. Powell age 92, passed away unexpectantly on Saturday March 2, 2024. She was born on June 22, 1931, to Charlie Bullock and Rosalee Smothers in Boligee Alabama.
Bertha was the oldest of seven and graduated from Hamtramck high school in Detroit MI. She was preceded in death by her mother Rosalee at a young age and then took on a leadership role and caregiver to all her siblings.
Bertha met and married her husband, George W. Powell Sr., on May 4, 1949. They lived together in a joyful union and was blessed by God with 7 children.
Bertha was an avid traveler going with her social group "Ladies of Essence" and the "Seasoned Citizens of New Salem" and many trips with her daughters. She was a great co-pilot when traveling enjoying story telling keeping the driver alert and engaged. Bertha was also an avid reader. She served New Salem as a faithful servant.
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Patricia A. Scott
March 14, 2024
I first met Berths at the Post Office the day my father passed away. She was so kind and understanding, something no one else see.we to care. She was smiling and asked why I was crying. We have been friends ever since and I truly miss and will never forgot her. We did a lot of traveling together also. She was my sister by another mother. Miss you my dear friend. RIH.
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Lorraine Dorsey
March 14, 2024
Bertha Powell was a very faithful Prayer Warrior who seldom missed the 6am Prayer calls. She always interceded on behalf of her family and friends, even up to the day before her passing. We never thought that it would be the last time hearing her voice. She´ll be missed, but forever loved!!! Submitted by Lorraine Dorsey
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