Valery Leavon Powell Obituary
We bid farewell to Valery Leavon Powell of Emporia, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 22, 2024 at the age of 71. Valery touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Luther Powell and Lucy Hudson Powell; and her brother Nathan Powell. She is survived by : her son Shawn Powell (Veronica); her grandchildren, Aushaun and Kamea Powell; her siblings, Phillis Powell, Rochester Powell and Luther Junius Powell; her aunts, Catherine Claiborne and Willie Bea Rawlings; her uncle William Lee; her great-nephew Jerry Brown, Jr.; her great-niece Jada Brown; her cousin Odella Thomas; and also Alaya Michael. She is also survived by cousins, relatives, friends.
Viewing was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Saturday, April 27th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Knox-High Mortuary, Inc. (568 Halifax St, Emporia, VA 23847). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church Cemetery.