Irene Minter Powell, 86, passed away Tuesday evening, December 25, 2012, at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, December 29, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens in Danville, VA.
Mrs. Powell was born March 24, 1926 in Henry County, VA, daughter of the late Tommy Joe Minter and Myrtle Bray Minter. She was a member of Words of Life Chapel in Axton, VA.
She is survived by her three sons, Leroy W. Powell of Ridgeway, VA, Eugene W. Powell of Reidsville and Edward R. Powell of Eden; daughter, Shirley Overby of Eden, a granddaughter whom she raised as a daughter, Sue Dixon of Martinsville, VA and her children.; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy Inman of Cascade, VA; and brother, Clifton Minter of Axton, VA;
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raleigh Harrison Powell, daughter, Mable M. Powell a granddaughter, Rose Marie Pulliam; one sister, and five brothers.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of Shirley Overby, at 1515 Meadow Road in Eden.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Edward and Donna, I just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family. May God hold you tight during this difficult time.
Susan Fretwell
Shirley, Sorry about the passing of your mother. We have be there with daddy and I know it hurts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Love, Kathy & Marie Overby
Kathy Overby
Shirley and Eugene, sorry for passing of you mother, Jerry for the passing of your grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your family. May God be with you during this difficult time. Love and prayers, Charlotte and Carlisle Meeks
Charlotte Meeks
Shirley, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Shirley Wilson
Shirley H. Wilson
Eugene,Shirley,Edward and Sue, We were so sorry to hear about your mother passing. May it bring you comfort to know God welcomed her home with a clear mind and opened arms. She gave you faith and strength-lasting gifts that will see you thru, even the sadness of her death We were out of town celebrating Christmas with our children.
Joan Barker/Larry Barker
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Born: Wednesday Mar 24, 1926
