Diane (Powell) Pointer Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Diane (Powell) Pointer (Hillside, Illinois), whose life came to an end on December 26, 2025 at the age of 65, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Diane (Powell) Pointer to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Powell and Lula Mae Powell (Wrancher); her sister Yvonne (Powell); her grandson Jamari; and her godson Deshawn.
She is survived by: her siblings, James Simmons, Johnnie Powell (Lueretta), Herbert Powell Jr., Eugene Powell, Muldrow (Willie), Dennis Powell (Linda), Wayne Powell and Evelyn Powell; and her children, Saunjah Spring (Powell-Pointer), Brantley (Howard), James Peair Pointer (Melia), Monicka Tiera Pointer, Michael Jamal Pointer, Robert Jarrod Pointer, Christopher Jermaine Pointer, Decartis Jerome Pointer and Diana Michelle Pointer. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, lifelong friends.
In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to donate to one of her favorite charities, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to For the Breast of Us to help more women of color receive the care and information they need to fight breast cancer: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: https://fundraising.stjude.org. For the Breast of Us: https://www.zeffy.com.
