Gwendolyn Odell Baird Powell Obituary
We bid farewell to Gwendolyn Odell Baird Powell of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, born in Halifax, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 3, 2025 at the age of 88. Gwendolyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gwendolyn Odell Baird Powell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Robert Lee Powell Jr.; her parents, Richard Sims and Odie Rook Baird; and her siblings, Graham, Bill, Buck, Ronald, Leon, Evelyn Turner, Lucy Holloman and Jane Andleton.
She is survived by: her children, Robert L. Powell III (Tina), Debra P. Pittman (John), Iris P. Kinnin (Paul) and Nina P. Swink (David); her grandchildren, Paul Kinnin III, Lee Powell (Amanda), Joshua Powell (Ashley), JC Pittman (Kayla), Stephine Harrell, Kimberly Canady (Jeremy), Lauren Bright (Ben) and Jacob Swink (Elizabeth); her great grandchildren, Sadie Pittman, Colt Pittman, Emerson Powell, Jason Powell, Everly Powell, Ethan Powell, Ellington Powell, Savanna Kinnin, Jackson Harrell, Natalie Canady, Nolan Canady, Nyla Canady, Carter Bright, Marleigh Bright and Noah Swink; her sister Mary Daughtry; and her siblings-in-law, Erma Hux, Judy Smith, Ann Draper and William Powell (Lynn). She is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 7th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Smith Methodist Church (1215 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870). A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 7th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Smith Church (1215 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870).
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made in Gwen's memory to Smith Methodist Church (PO box 36 Roanoke Rapids, NC) or Calvary Baptist Church (PO box 383 Roanoke Rapids, NC).
