With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mattie Powell of Springfield, Ohio, born in Lockland, Ohio, who passed away on April 13, 2024 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mattie Powell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William Lightner and Annie Lightner (Phelps); and her siblings, Willa Lucas, Betty Finney, William Phelps, Floyd Lightner and Robert Lightner.

She is survived by : her children, Taryn Yarborough (Wane), Kevin Powell (Ginger), Marcelyn Mahaffey (Carlos), Brelan Powell and Kamala Powell; her grandchildren, Robert King Jr., Kiana Brown (Terrance), Tristen Spence (Dorian), Javan Yarborough (Alyncia), Kerri Powell and Kameryn Powell; her great grandchild Alexis Ramsay; her great great grandchild Jahmir Bennett; and her siblings, Helen Robinson, Emma Green (Richard) and Henry Lighter. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church (9991 Wayne Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston Charles Funeral Home