Josephine Elizabeth Powell, 98, peacefully departed this life Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Retreat Hospital in Richmond. Born June 18, 1921, in Hampton, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Williams.
She retired from the Hampton Department of Social Services after many years of service.
Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, James Powell; sons, John Lucas and Ronald Lucas; brother, Clarence Williams; and sisters, Mary Parks and Ida Alexander.
She is survived by her daughter, Bernadette L. Carey (Charles) of Mechanicsville; son, Kim Lucas (Angela) of Hampton; brother, Thaddeus L. Williams of Hampton; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from noon to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 W. Queen St., Hampton. Homegoing services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home with interment following in Hampton Memorial Gardens.
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