Nina M. Powell

Nina Mae Powell was born in Wabasso, FL to John Elmer and Betty Mae Grant. She was 74 when she died. Nina was a cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She never met a stranger and loved everyone! Nina was a natural care-giver, serving the elderly, her mother and sister, the children of her community through food service and her children, over the course of her lifetime.

Nina's love of God was her guidance throughout her life. She raised her children with that foundation and spread her faith to all that needed to hear it. She shared the joy of life through laughter and love and found positivity in all things. God strong. Family first.

Nina is preceded in death by her father, John Elmer and mother Betty Mae Grant, sister Celest Louise Grant and her grandchildren Randi Morgan, John Austin and Silas Grant. She is survived by her son Patrick Wayne, daughters Celeste Marie (Randall Scott Hicks), Michelle Leigh (William Stettner), Loredana Mae Powell, daughter in love Alisa Minkler Brown and many loved grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Nina quit middle school in the 8th grade to help her mamma and family make a living. She achieved her GED at 48 years old, attended college to complete her CNA and later to achieve accomplishments in food safety and culinary skills as her sister, Linda, guided her through a career in food service to serve children, which she loved and served throughout most of her life. She retired from Indian River County School District in 2018 at 71 years old.

There will be a celebration of life in her home town of Vero Beach, FL at a future date. In lieu of flowers, Nina wished for donations to be made to a Hospice facility of your choosing.

Moms favorite phrase, "If I never see you again, have a great life!"