Dorothy Carol Powers

Dorothy Carol Powers obituary, Marietta, GA

Dorothy Carol Powers

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Dorothy Powers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marietta Funeral Home & Crematory - Marietta on Feb. 18, 2026.
Dorothy Carol Powers, 81, of Marietta passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. Memorial service will be held 3:00pm on Sunday at in the Chapel of Marietta Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00pm on Sunday prior to the service.

Dorothy grew up in California and was the oldest of four children. She was a well-known sports photographer for 20 years traveling all across the southeast United States.

Dorothy is survived by sons, Tim Nettleton and Jeff Nettleton, grandchildren, Jon, Chris, Nick, Luke, Catherine and David; dog named Penny.

In lieu of flower donations may be made to National Pediatric Cancer Foundation https://nationalpcf.org/donate

Marietta Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Dorothy Carol Powers.

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Feb

22

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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Marietta Funeral Home

915 Piedmont Road, Marietta, GA 30066

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Feb

22

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Chapel of Marietta Funeral Home

915 Piedmont Rd., Marietta, GA 30066

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Only 4 hours left for delivery to next service.