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Martha Byrum Powell

April 8, 1930 — June 8, 2025

Stoneville

Martha Irene Byrum Powell, 95 of Stoneville, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at her home.

Martha was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia to John and Irene Byrum.

She is survived by:

John Powell, husband, married 75 years.

Pam (daughter) and Gordon Drews, their grandson David with Conyers and great-granddaughter Ophelia, grandson Matthew with Katherine and great-granddaughters Serenity and AnnaMarie, and granddaughter Kathryn with Greg .

John II (son) and Sherri Powell, their granddaughter Amanda, grandson John III “Trip” with Hannah, and granddaughter Leah with Jacob and great-grandsons Elijah and Isaiah.

Philip (son) and Michelle Powell, grandson Nathan with Heather, and granddaughter Lara with Joseph.

Martha and John (known to his friends as Bennie) were married in Rock Hill, SC in 1950. They moved to Washington, NC in 1970.

She was a legal secretary and later a real estate agent. She enjoyed playing tennis and was a member of a bridge club.

There will be a ceremony celebrating her life at the home of her daughter in Stoneville, NC on Thursday, June 12 at 1:00 PM. All family, church family, and friends are welcome.

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