Carol Lynn Powers

Carol Lynn Powers, 52, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected.

Carol was born Wednesday, June 27,1973, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Russell Jarrett Powers and Brenda Sue Rexrode Powers. She was considered a miracle baby coming into this world at 3 lbs 6 oz. In May of 1998, she married Donald "Stoney" Powers who preceded her in death in October of 2003.

Left to cherish Carol's memory are two sisters, Donna Powers of Elkins, Amie Williams and husband Josh of Montrose, daughter, Nicole "Nikki" Simmons of Hundred, paternal aunt, Rita Blake of VA, maternal aunt and uncle, Chris Matin of AZ, and Terry Rexrode of MD, nieces and nephews, Chasity Simmons, Amanda Gordon and husband Greg, Tasha Simmons, Emory "A.J." Simmons, Keith Boggs, Lorna Boggs, Zane Galford, Payton, Hannah, and Quinton Williams, great-nieces and nephews, Caley, Abigail, and Destiny Ross, Braxton Simmons, Cara Parrigan, Kylie Smith, Noah Armstrong and wife Vanessa, Caleb and Gabe Armstrong, Ayden, Tori, Maddox, and Logan Simmons, Massiah Carter, Kye'len and Lainey Galford, Jersey Johnson, great-great-nieces and nephews, Kai Sayre, Arden, Salem, Remi Parrigan, and several cousins.

Preceding Carol in death besides her parents and husband, were paternal grandparents Dorie and Dovie Powers, maternal grandparents, Carl and Fannie Rexrode, and nephew, Alex Galford.

Carol obtained attended the schools of Randolph County, obtained her GED in Mineral County, and then attended Potomac State College to be an art therapist. In her younger years, she was a tomboy that enjoyed playing football and was the first to teach her sisters how to throw a football. She was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Carol collected Coca-Cola and Mickey Mouse memorabilia, enjoyed playing cornhole, camping, and spending time with the family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5 pm until 7 pm, the funeral hour. Rev. Nathan Bennett and Rev. Tristan Tenney will officiate. Carol's request for cremation will then be honored.