Rita Ann Powell, 77, of Wesson, was born October 27, 1947, to Proby Nations and Opal McGarity Thornton, died February 16, 2025, at her residence.
She retired from work as a legal secretary and enjoyed her life taking care of her animals.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Nations; and her beloved Maggie Mae.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Lester C. Powell; children, Christian and Jordan Nations and Casey and Mary Powell; 13 grandchildren, Anthony and Belle Nations, Christian Nations and fiancé Nick Spohr, Adelia Nations, Courtney Nations, Alston Nations, Jaydan Blake and Joshua Blake, Sarah, Dane, Ally, Jaden, Warren, and Presten; and three great grandchildren, Celisa Spohr, Allison, and Charlotte. She is also survived by Rex and Peggy Castilaw as well as other loving family members and friends.
