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Emma Lee "Granny" Powell

May 9, 1929 - April 7, 2021

Emma Lee “Granny” Powell, 91, of Rising Fawn, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. Emma was born in Valley Head, AL to the late Charlie “Doodle” & Ruby Wallin. She had lived in Cedar Bluff, AL on Weiss Lake for some time but spent most of her time in Rising Fawn. She was employed with DuPont and retired from Trenton Spinning Mill. “Granny” was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lamar Powell, sisters, Pauline Bradford, Louise Wallace & Eloise Wallin, and her brothers, Roy, Clyde, & Bob Wallin. Survivors include her daughter, Melodie (Kenneth) Owens; sons, Michael (Sandy) Powell & Eddie Powell; granddaughters, Faith (Harold) Smith & Brittany Austin; grandson, Dustin (Jordan) Powell; great-granddaughters, Maleah & Ashlyn Smith; great-grandson, Wyatt Austin; brothers, Hugh Don & Bill Wallin. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dean Sims officiating. Interment will follow in Miller Cemetery, Rising Fawn. Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net. The family extends a heartfelt thanks to Hearth Hospice, both Tennessee & Georgia, for the excellent care given during their time of need. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 8th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.

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Emma Lee “Granny” Powell, 91, of Rising Fawn, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. Emma was born in Valley Head, AL to the late Charlie “Doodle” & Ruby Wallin. She had lived... View Obituary & Service Information

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