Edna Ford Powell

Edna F. Powell succumbed to earthly life as we know it on December 27, 2017 at Riverside Hospital Newport News, VA. She retired from Surry County High School after more than 40 years of uncompromising resolute service. She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and its Trustee Ministry. She is survived by her sons William Joseph Powell (Tracy) and Charles Richard Dickens Powell (Tanesha), three Grandchildren, Cameron, Amaya, and Kailyn. Nephew/Son Julian Evans; sister Martha Ford Evans Jackson "Cindy" and Nieces, Carla L. Duck, Mary Margaret D'Amico Gentile and Danielle D'Amico Lawrence. 

Burial Date January 3, 2018

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Wednesday January 3, 2018 at Main Street Baptist Church, 519 Main Street, Smithfield, VA. Viewing will be held from 4-7pm Tuesday January 2, 2018 at Main Street Baptist Church with a wake service from 5:30-7pm. Interment will take place in the Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery, Emmanuel Church Road, Smithfield, VA. Professional services entrusted to Shivers Funeral Chapel.