Melba Jean Powell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melba Jean Powell (Church Hill, Tennessee), who passed away on May 23, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Jean Powell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Woods and Ethel Woods; her husband Allie Powell; her daughter Diana Vaughn; her granddaughter Amanda Vaughn; and her siblings, Hazel Morelock, Bernice Shipley and Jay Woods.
She is survived by: her children, Debbie McConnell of Kingsport and Chris Powell of Church Hill; her grandchildren, Brandi Vaughn, Stephanie Vaughn, Sam McConnell (Andrea), Lindsey Gilliam (Jason) and Tyler McConnell (Macie); her great grandchildren, Josh May and Destiny Lowe; and her sister Blanche Shipley. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home (320 Grandview St, Church Hill, TN 37642). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
The Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to McPheeters Bend Cemetery fund: C/O Curtis Drinnon 129 River Rd. Church Hill, TN 37642.
