Elder Melissie McDonald-Powers

Elder Melissie McDonald Powers, born on June 29, 1927, was called by her Heavenly Father to eternal life on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Elder Powers was predeceased by her husband, Moses Bonner Powers.She leaves to cherish memory four daughters, Bonita (Ricky) Otey of Chesapeake, VA, Debora Powers of Norfolk, VA, Dr. Vivian Powers of Bowie, MD, and Hope Powers of Chesapeake, VA; three sons, Moses Bonner Powers, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, Maurice Powers of Norfolk, VA and Terry (Shelia) Powers of Chesapeake, VA; eight grandchildren, Damon Scott (Paulita) Powers, Stacie (Jason) Scott, Stephanie (Vonda) Otey, Maranatha Mosby, Hannah Powers, Terry Powers, Jr., Corey Powers, and Brandon Powers; a host of great-grandchildren; brother, Willis McDonald of Flushing, NY and one sister, Lewiska Reid of Suffolk, VA; and a host of nieces and nephews. The Celebration of Elder Powers' life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 29, 2018, at Greater Sweet Beulah Holiness Church, 137 Maple Street, Suffolk, VA 23434. She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Condolences and/or flowers may be sent to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. 900 E. Washington Street, Suffolk, VA 23434. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Elder Melissie McDonald-Powers, please visit our flower store.