OBITUARY

Julie Marie Powell

Name: Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Phenix City
Address: Phenix City, AL

March 8, 1953 – January 19, 2026

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Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Phenix City

Julie Marie Powell was born on March 8, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia. She passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 72. Julie was a resident of Columbus, Georgia.

Mrs. Powell was the daughter of the late Julian Smith and Dorothy Mae Giddens Smith. She was a homemaker and a devout Christian who loved reading her bible and loved her family.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Benjamin Powell and her son, Jody Powell.

Survivors include her daughter, Pam Astin (Alan), son, Keith Powell; grandchildren, Gary Mills (Meredith), Kaley Mills, Lauren Tharp, Jackson Allen (Jami), Jillian Baker (Dextin), several other grandchildren; sisters, Rosie, Cindy, Brenda, Faye and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 10:00am EST, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Lakewood Hall at Striffler-Hamby in Phenix City, AL 36867.

To offer condolences, please visit www.shphenixcity.com

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FAMILY

Julian SmithFather (deceased)

Dorothy Mae Giddens SmithMother (deceased)

Joseph Benjamin PowellHusband (deceased)

Pam Astin (Alan)Daughter

Keith PowellSon

Gary Mills (Meredith)Grandson

Kaley MillsGrandchild

Lauren TharpGrandchild

Jackson Allen (Jami)Grandchild

Jillian Baker (Dextin)Grandchild

RosieSister

CindySister

BrendaSister

FayeSister

Several other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews

Past Services

Tuesday,January 27, 2026