It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marthana Powell of Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away on April 16, 2024, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marthana Powell to pay them a last tribute.

Though Marthana has departed this earthly realm, their legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate our lives in the darkest of hours. May their spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 2nd 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the M. J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel (5494 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (4000 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Memphis, TN 38125).