Joyce Elaine Powell, 79, of Princeton, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, Virginia from complications due to cancer.
Elaine was born on July 31, 1944 in Norfork V.A. to Willard Mays Williams and Eva Leah Keys Williams.
She graduated from Princeton High School and went on to attend Concord University in Athens, W.V.
Elaine was a teacher in Ohio and West Virginia, a talented artist, and a loving mother. She was also a devoted wife to Eddie as well as his main cheerleader and most valuable pit crew member throughout many years.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Edward C. Powell of Princeton; daughters, Andrea Powell and Lisa Powell Hill both of Princeton; W.V. granddaughter, Lydia LeMaster of Princeton; brothers, Darrell Dean Williams of Winston Salem, N.C., and Storm Bear Williams of Las Cruces, N.M.
She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nora Alzenna Williams Wyatt.
In keeping with Elaine’s wishes, she will be cremated and there will be no services.