Rita Powell Obituary

The passing of Rita Powell in Lawton, Oklahoma occurred on July 31, 2026. Rita, born on January 29, 1960, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Powell to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edd Matthew and Joy Matthew (Allgood); her son Johnathan Powell; her siblings, Ruby Diaz (Matthew) and Cecil Matthew; her sister-in-law Rebecca Franks (Powell); and her great-nephew Haven Hogan.

She is survived by: her husband Marty Powell; her children, Jennifer Hudson (Powell) and Stephen Powell; her stepson Marty Wayne Powell; her grandchildren, Blaine Powell, Emily Hudson and Ty Hudson; her sister Tina Diaz (Joe); her niece Amanda Matthew; her nephews, Michael Diaz (Amanda), Chris Diaz (Melissa), Brandon Hogan (Julynda) and Anthony Diaz; her sister-in-law Shirley Matthew; and her aunts, Teressa Ryan, Barbra Combs (Donnie) and Glenda Dyer. She is also survived by many great nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials contributions to assist the family with expenses can be made at Orr Gray Gish Funeral Home, 111 N. 11th Street, Frederick, OK 73542, in loving memory of Rita Powell.