Mary Ann Powell, age 87 of Paducah passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, 9:49 a.m. at Gaither Suites of Paducah.

She was a longtime member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served as Mother of the Church and chairperson of the Culinary Committee. She was in sales, alterations and operated the elevator at the former Watkins Department Store.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin "Pappy" Eugene Powell, parents, George and Anna Brown Andrews and three sisters, Georgia Alexander, Betty Jean Parker and Dorothy Vasser, niece, Sandra Vasser Arnold and special friend, JoAnn Jones.

She is survived by three nieces, Adelle Ballard, Sandra F. Powell and Anna Powell Scrivener all of Paducah; one nephew, Anthony Frazier of Cincinnatii, OH; two great nieces, Jasmine Foster and Brenetta Clark both of Paducah; three great nephews, Bryan Scrivener of Paducah, Dwight Ragland of Louisville, Byron Powell of Clarksville, TN; a host of great-great-nieces, nephews including Bryson whom he affectionately called "MaryMary."

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 12 noon at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Donna G. Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call Tuesday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

All attending are required to wear a mask.

You may light a candle or leave online condolences at pettusrowlandfh.com.