Ada Powell Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Ada Powell

Mrs. Ada Carter Powell, 78, of Shelby, NC passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby. She was born on October 4, 1942 in Cleveland County, NC to the late James Carter and the late Mamie Smith Carter.

Ada was the 9th of 12 children. Raised in Shelby, she attended Green Bethel and Douglas High School, where she was a member of the Girl Scouts, NHA, Glee Club, Dramatics and Echo Staff. Voted amongst her peers as the most talkative, Best Actress, and the Most Musical.

Ada later moved to Lawndale with her three children and entered the workforce, gaining experience at Hickory Springs and Dover Mill. While working, she continued her education at Cleveland Technical College, receiving her Associates Degree in Environmental Sciences and obtaining her Nursing Assistant and Machine Shop Practices Certificates. She also volunteered with the Hospice of Cleveland County, Guardian ad Litem and countless other places. Eventually, Ada would retire from Curtis Wright Flight Systems.

After leaving the workforce, Ada attended M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC and Agape Bible College & Seminary in Gastonia, NC.

A former member of First Baptist Church of Lawndale and a member of Eskridge Grove Baptist Church in Shelby where she was an Associate Minister, Chairperson of the Nancy Barrow Missionary Group, Assistant Sunday School teacher and Member of the Sanctuary Choir.

Ada, a woman after God’s own heart, strongly believed that she was a ‘Blessed Girl.’ Truly wise with words for anyone who may need a word of advice. Her hobbies included singing, piano, working in her flower garden, bird watching, puzzles, and her dogs Jackie and Ginger.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving Husband of 32 years, Samuel Powell; two daughters, Lisa Bostic of Lawndale, NC and Robbin Haynes (Wilbert) of Shelby NC; two sisters, Dovie Carter of Washington DC and Elizabeth Mitchell (Avan) of Mooresboro, NC; two brothers, Randolph Carter (Clara) of Lawndale, NC; and Stephen Carter (Valerie) of Woodridge, VA. Six grandchildren; Terry Fullenwider of Lawndale, NC; Trey Haynes (Melissa) of Alachua, FL; Je’Vario Fullenwider of Philadelphia, PA; La’Coya Arrington (Anthony) of Raleigh, NC; Sha’Quala Bostic of Shelby, NC; and Byron Fullenwider of Vale, NC. Five great-grandchildren; Amari and Jason Craig; Riley and Malcolm Fullenwider; and Ender Haynes. And a whole host of nieces, nephews, family and many friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Powell will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:00 PM at the church. She can be viewed from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at S. T. Enloe Memorial Chapel on Monday. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery.

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I had no idea Ms. Ada passed. Sending my condolences. Truly sorry for the family's loss.

To my family, i had no idea Aunt Ada passed. Robbin and Lisa please reach out to me. i am trying to find you on facebook. Mr. Enloe i am going to call you and give you my information and please give to my counsins.

A true Woman of God, that always had a beautiful smile and a kind word/s.

Ms. Ada Powell always had a kind word and glowing smile. May fond memories comfort her family during their loss. -Martina

Mrs. Ada was a very sweet lady. My greatest memories are when we worked together at Curtiss Wright, taking our breaks together, laughing and talking. During the Christmas Eve Gathering with her family, she would make sure I felt as if I was family. She was the one who invited me to come to church with her at First Baptist Lawndale. Take your rest my friend.

The fondest memories of my youth can not be separated from the memories of my neighbor, my school mate, and my friend Ada. May she rest in eternal peace.

We had known each other from childhood, attended school together,(Cleveland High) She will be missed, Family remember the good times,remember her love for all of you.

Prayers to the family of Mrs A.Powell. We had known each other from childhood,attended Cleveland High,and were friends. Family remember the good times and treasure her, remember her bright smile,which could light up a room

My prayers and condolences go out to this family. Ms. Ada was always one of the sweetest ladies in the Lawndale community and she will be missed greatly. However, we know that she lived to live again and she is the bosom of Heaven now.

We're going to miss you grandma. My kids will always know their great grandma ada ❤ and how all 3 of you share the same love for animals ! Miss you and may you RIP 🙏😢

Ada was a very dear friend to our family and was always present when we needed her, weddings and funerals or just being her thoughtful and kind self. She will be forever part of our family and we will always love her and cherish the time we had together. God bless Ada.
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