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Anne Powell Obituary
March 13, 1926 - January 14, 2023
Raleigh, North Carolina - Anne Moore Powell left us peacefully, Saturday, January 14th, 2023 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus, her husband of 66 years, Clifton, and her daughter, Janet Anne. Annie Grey, as she was known before her grandchildren were born, was raised in the beauty of Johnston County, North Carolina. After graduating from Selma High School, she was off to Meredith College in Raleigh to major in music. However she soon met a dashing Intelligence Specialist from the Army Air Corps and they were married in May of 1946.
They soon became lifelong members of Forest Hills Baptist Church in Raleigh and life at Forest Hills became their life and the focus of the family. She was known at Forest Hills as a more than 60 year member of the choir and upon her retirement from the choir donated a new set of robes for the singers. She was also known for her yearly rendition solo of the angel announcing the arrival of Christ ....." Fear Not..."
Her life passions were her Church, family and horseshoes. Actually defeating the senior minister in 1968 for the Church Camp Championship. Once her grandchildren; Rebecca and David Jr., were born she changed her name from Annie Grey to MiMa!! She was ecstatic when they moved from Kentucky back to Raleigh so she could hear them squeal MIMA.
She is survived by her son, David (wife, Donna) of Raleigh; granddaughter, Rebecca (husband, Tony); and grandson, David, Jr., (wife, Eileen) of Wake Forest; great-granddaughters; Alexandra Del Fabbro and Laila Powell.
Dad always called her "his sweetie" but she will always be MiMa to the rest of us.
MiMa we miss you.
In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to the ministries at Forest Hills Baptist Church Raleigh, NC or to the Springmoor Endowment Fund.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2 PM at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612.
A Service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Wake Forest. (919-556-5811)
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Susan Fralick Woodard
January 21, 2023
She was one great lady. My first memory of her is from Kindergarten at Forest Hills Baptist as she was my music teacher. She and Marie Fleming (my K teacher) continued to make such a special impact on my life. Cliff and Anne were very special to me and my family during all my years at FHBC.
David Jr
January 19, 2023
She was loved by many and will be remembered by all who ever were fortunate enough to have had the chance to meet her! We miss and Love you Mima!!
Nancy B Stout
January 17, 2023
Anne was a wonderful friend and support for me while I was on the staff at Forest Hills. She will always be missed and loved.
Nancy Stout
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