Martha Powell Austin's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Buena Vista, Georgia

Martha Powell Austin

August 24, 1940 - August 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Buena Vista, Georgia

Martha Powell Austin's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Buena Vista, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Way-Watson Funeral Homes

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Martha Powell Austin

August 24, 1940 - August 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Buena Vista, Georgia

Martha Powell Austin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 16, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Martha Powell Austin of Buena Vista, Georgia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Martha Powell Austin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Martha has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur "Shim" Powell and Nannie Mae Wells Powell; her husband Charles B. Austin, Jr.; her sister Thelma; her brother-in-law Don Bunch; and her sister Fannie Benford.

She is survived by: her son Charles Michael Austin of Buena Vista; her siblings, Arthur Powell of Buena Vista and Darlene Powell Allen of Geneva; and her brother-in-law Tony Benford of Buena Vista. She is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Way-Watson Funeral Homes



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Aug 19

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Way-Watson Funeral Home
1052 Dr Deryl Hart Rd, Buena Vista, GA 31803

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Aug 19

Graveside service

Draneville Union Church Cemetery
3838 GA-41, Buena Vista, GA 31803

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