Mary Catherine Newberry Powell, of Tuscumbia, Alabama, passed away on September 17, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Oliver Carlton Powell, Jr., and two grandchildren.
Cathy is survived by her stepsons Jack Powell (Jane), Carl Powell III (Susan), Tim Powell, and Barry Powell (Kathryn). She leaves behind ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Cathy was a member of the Tuscumbia Church of Christ, served as a missionary, and as an active member of the Sojourners, a service-minded group that travelled to help churches and survivors of tragic events and storms.
The family wishes to thank Christy Johnson, Abby Barnett, and Amanda Nash, who loved and cared for Cathy for 6 years.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, September 22, at Oakwood Cemetery in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
