Margaret Powell Canada, a resident of South Boston, Virginia, passed away peacefully at South Boston Health and Rehab on Monday, August 17, 2026. Born on January 8, 1927 in South Boston, she was 99 years old. Margaret was the daughter of the late George Cleveland Powell and Eva Bliss Powell from South Boston. She was married to the late Dewey Lacy Canada.
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Mary Lee Smith of Scottsburg; her sister-in-law, Mrs. Diane Powell of South Boston; two caring nieces, Mrs. Audrey Warren (Troy) and Ms. Jennifer Slagle (Doug), along with many other nieces, nephews, and friends.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Vena Watts, Luther Powell, Pauline Hancock, Elsie Owen, Dorothy Lacks, Hallie Hackney, Wilson Powell, Lanier Canada, Joseph Powell, Alton Powell, Lillian Smith and Calvin (Runt) Powell.
She was an active member of Revelation Baptist Church and also attended Dan River Baptist Church and Scottsburg Baptist Church when she could. Most of her career was spent in textiles; she worked for Burlington Industries and J. P. Stevens before becoming one of the first employees hired at Tultex (formerly Sales Knitting) as a sewing machine operator in 1966. By 1968 she had been promoted to Sewing Supervisor where she continued until retiring in 1989.
Margaret took great pride in being a homemaker. She loved cooking and enjoyed having family and friends over for meals. Her rose gardens along with fruit trees and blackberry vines were sources of happiness for her as well as tending to her yard. Shopping trips were a joy for her too as were visits with her brothers and sisters.
A graveside service will take place at Halifax Memorial Gardens on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm with family friend Mr. Daniel Barker officiating. Visitation will follow after the service.
If you would like to honor Margaret’s memory please consider sharing flowers with someone who is shut-in or making a donation to an organization that’s special to you.
You can send online condolences to www. powellfuneralinc. com.
Arrangements are handled by Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services located at 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
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