It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Vesta Powell of East Gadsden, Alabama, who passed away on July 7, 2020, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Vesta Powell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Biddie Cleo and Henry Vester McElroy; and her siblings, Melton Bloyce McElroy (Irena McElroy), Doyce McElroy (Mildred McElroy) and Jewel Morrison (Ralph Morrison).

She is survived by : her husband Alton Powell; her brother Orville Julious McElroy (Nancy Armbrester McElroy); her daughters, Sandra Powell Bernstein and Brenda Kay Powell; her granddaughters, Heidi Rose Powell and Sandi Kay McCulloch Pickett (Steven Pickett); and her great grandchild Sabra Kay Pickett (Gregory Floyd). She is also survived by 18 nieces and nephews.

Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, none of her family could be there.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dryden Funeral Home