Barbara Jane Brinkley Powell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Jane Brinkley Powell (Roanoke, Virginia), who passed away on January 26, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Alfred Wilson Powell, Jr.; her parents, Jane Spindle Brinkley and Edward Brinkley; and her siblings, Mother Maria (Tricia) of Jesus Crucified and Edward Brinkley, Jr. (Sonny).
She is survived by: her son Stephen (Lisa); her grandchildren, Elisabeth and Wilson; her son David (Ritchelle Aquino); her grandchildren, Sophia and Zachary; and her great grandchildren, Katie Jane, Christina, Nathan, Andrew, Eleanor, Harper and Michael (Trey).
In lieu of flowers, Barbara's family kindly requests donations be made in her memory to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Most Holy Trinity: http://www.carmelnuns.com.
