Emma Joy Powell Obituary
The world bids farewell to Emma Joy Powell of Laurel, Mississippi, departing on February 5, 2025 at the age of 90. Emma Joy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Emma Joy Powell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husbands, Charles L.'Bop'Smith and Joe Powell; her parents, Everett Hill and Valley Pitts Hill; her brother Carson Hill; and her sister-in-law Etoile Hill.
She is survived by: her sons, Jamie Smith (Nicole) and Greg Smith; her grandchildren, Kimberly Allen, Lexie Smith, Katelyn Stamper (Ethan), Anna Claire Jones (Dan) and Hope Smith; her siblings, J. Benson Hill and Gloria Ellzey; and her great grandchildren, Cali Allen, Landyn Harper, Keegan Harper, Skyla Harper, Charlotte Smith and Augustus Stamper.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel Saturday (4593 Indian Springs Rd, Laurel, MS 39443). A graveside service was held on Saturday, February 8th 2025 at 3:30 PM at the Salem Heights Baptist Church Cemetery (5850 US-84, Laurel, MS 39443).
