Gretchen Powell Carreras Obituary

The family of Gretchen Powell Carreras of Bumpass, Virginia announces her passing on August 11, 2026. Gretchen, born on April 16, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Miles Powell and Virginia Gaynell Powell (Butler); her brother David Hinton Powell; and her husband Paul Angelo Carreras, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Angelo Carreras (Jamie), Carmen Trimble (Donald), Loretta McCray (Glen), Juanita Wilson (Mark), Christopher Carreras and Gabriel Carreras (Kimberlee); and her sister-in-law Trish Markey. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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