Yola Elaine Powell Obituary
We announce the death of Yola Elaine Powell of Medford, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 93. Yola will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Yola Elaine Powell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Roslyn Grant; and her siblings, Olive Fairclough, Mavis Fairclough and Keith Fairclough. She is survived by: her siblings, Lloyd Fairclough, Vincent Fairclough, May Fairclough, Alfred Fairclough and Basil Fairclough; her children, Jennifer McLennon of Medford, Jean McLennon of Medford, Merrick Anderson (Lori) of Las Vegas, Alton Palmer of Medford and Sharon Smith of Medford; her grandchildren, Jeneil McLennon, Paige Davis (Kyle), Kadeem Smith, Michael Henderson, Jermaine Henderson, Haley Anderson, Alton J. Palmer and Mateo Anderson; her great grandchildren, Ella Perez, Ariya Palmer, Aiden Perez and Alton J. Palmer Jr.; and her godchild Mya Fairclough. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home (306 Main St, Medford, MA 02155). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location.
