Dorothy Marie Prater Powell

Falkville A funeral service for Dorothy Marie Prater Powell, 89, was held Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Francis Proctor, Bro. Jonathan Proctor, and Bro. Perry McCravy officiating. Burial was in Powell’s Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Powell died peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1935, in Lawrence County, to Leanord Prater and Katie Sanford Prater. Preceding her in death were her husband, Edward Powell; her parents, Pauline and Lenard Prater; sisters, Ruby Mae Powell, Mary Virginia Prater and Jo Ann Steel; and brother, Charlie Wayne Prater. Survivors include Nieces, Patty McCravy (Perry), Donna Sandlin (Jim) and Sarena White (Johnny); nephew, Jamie Prater; sister-in-law, Dorthy Prater; and close friend, Brenda Leathers, along with a host of great nieces and nephews. She also is leaving behind two family pets, Missy and Spuddy, whom she loved dearly. Pallbearers will be Don Sandlin, Jeff Sandlin, Shane Edge, Steve Edge, Allen Powell, Christopher McCravy, Timothy Proctor and Wesley McCravy. She was a selfemployed business owner and cosmetologist. She owned and operated Powell’s Beauty Salon and was a cosmetologist for most of her life prior to her retirement. She was a devout Christian. She loved going to church and loved praising God with a song. She truly loved singing and loved her family and friends. Mrs. Powell was a positive thinker and tried to make the best of everything. She was loved by many. Most of all she loved the Lord and was always sharing Him with others.