HELEN BARNES POWELL MATHEWS - Helen Barnes Powell, 94, of Hudgins, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002. She was an active member of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins. She was a past treasurer, taught Sunday school, and was a member of the W.M.U. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl White Powell. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1,2002, at FosterFaulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, with burial to follow in H.C. Smither Cemetery, Hudgins. Memorial donations may be made to Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, Mathews, VA 23109 or Mathews Volunteer Fire Department, Mathews, VA 23109. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 01 Nov, 2002 Page 31 Obituary for HELEN BARNES POWELL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Helen Barnes Powell, 94, of Hudgins, passed away on 31 October 2002. An active member of Mathews Baptist Church, she served as a past treasurer and taught Sunday school. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Carl White Powell, and is survived by several nieces and nephews. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The family received friends on 1 November 2002. The funeral service was held on 2 November at Mathews Baptist Church, followed by burial in H.C. Smither Cemetery in Hudgins. Memorial donations were made to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department. ### The Edited Obituary HELEN BARNES POWELL MATHEWS - Helen Barnes Powell, 94, of Hudgins, passed away on Thursday, 31 October 2002. She was an active member of Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins. She was a past treasurer, taught Sunday school, and was a member of the W.M.U. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl White Powell. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, 1 November 2002, at Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 2 November, at Mathews Baptist Church, Hudgins, with burial to follow in H.C. Smither Cemetery, Hudgins. Memorial donations may be made to Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, Mathews, VA 23109 or Mathews Volunteer Fire Department, Mathews, VA 23109. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Helen Barnes Powell | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 94 years | | Birth | Unknown | | Death | 31 October 2002; Hudgins | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------| | Helen Barnes Powell | Decedent | Hudgins, VA | | Carl White Powell | Spouse | -- | | Unknown | Parent | -- | | Unknown | Parent | -- | | Unknown | Child | -- | | Unknown | Child | -- | | Unknown | Grandchild | -- | | Unknown | Grandchild | -- | | Unknown | Sibling | -- | | Unknown | Sibling | -- | | Carl White Powell | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Unknown | Predeceased Child | -- | | Unknown | Predeceased Child | -- | | Unknown | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Unknown | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | | Unknown | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Unknown | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Unknown | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Unknown | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Helen Barnes Powell was 94 years old at the time of her passing. 2. She was an active member of Mathews Baptist Church in Hudgins. 3. Helen served as a past treasurer and taught Sunday school at the church. 4. She was a member of the Women's Missionary Union (W.M.U). 5. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Carl White Powell. 6. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.