Alma Powell, civic leader and wife of late Secretary of State Colin Powell, dies at 86

Category: Obituary

Civic leader Alma Powell has passed away at 86, three years after her husband Colin Powell's death. Her children described her as the family's grounding force and an exemplary role model. Alma married Colin Powell in 1962 and was a prominent figure in various organizations, including America’s Promise Alliance.

Keywords: Alma Powell, Colin Powell, Civic leader

Source: Colorado Springs Gazette

Update At: 7/30/2024

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