Elizabeth Marlene "Marty" Powell

Eliabeth Marlene “Marty” (O’Dell) Powell, age 46, of Nokesville, Virginia left this world suddenly on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Marty was born on December 31, 1976 and by the age of two was in a battle with childhood Leukemia. She defied the odds to share over four decades of life with us. It was a life filled with love of family, friends, God, and country. The daughter of Theadore Calvin O’Dell and Beatrice Elizabeth (Lipps) O’Dell, she was raised with her brother Calvin Eugene O’Dell among rural country farmlands and the church. A lifetime member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, she enjoyed the friendship of the congregation, singing in the choir, and donating her time in whatever way she could. Her passion for giving her time to others was apparent at a young age. If she wasn’t busy with church activities, she was participating in Job’s Daughters, or amassing record volunteer hours as a candy striper at the hospital. A truly compassionate soul, she felt most rewarded helping those in need, and especially those with special needs. She worked as a Teaching Assistant in Special Education for Prince William County Schools and spent a lifetime making herself available as a caretaker for disabled and special needs individuals. She is preceded in death by her husband Brian Todd Powell, and is survived by their daughter Abigail “Abbie” Elizabeth Powell, as well as Abbie’s stepsiblings Billy Joe (Powell) Bruce, Robert Powell, Ryan Powell, Stephanie (Sickefoose) Murphy, and Sarah Sickefoose. Additionally, she is survived by her cousins Shelby, “JR”, Morgan, and Codie, whom Marty considered siblings, and all of their beautiful children. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Pierce. Internment will occur at Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Matthew’s Center, “In memory of Marty O’Dell.” Donations can be arranged by calling Brandy Moss, Executive Director, (703) 369-2976 Ext. 404, or by emailing bmoss@matthewscenter.org. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com

Elizabeth Marlene "Marty" Powell

December 31, 1976 - October 5, 2023