Margaret Neal Powers

Margaret Neal Powers passed away May 24, 2023, at age 94 to join her husband of 72 years (Otto Miller Powers) and her mother (Nolie Chappelle Neal), father (Louis Jackson Neal) and brother (Ronald Wayne Neal) in God’s glory.

Margaret, who was also known as Monk, a nickname bestowed by her nephews, Jonathan and Jeffrey, as young children was born July 23, 1928, in Danville, Va. A child of the depression she knew to save everything and always made sure she had extras of everything just in case. She and the love of her life, Otto Miller Powers, were married in 1949 and lived on the family farm in Oilville, Va. until his passing in 2020 when she moved to be close to her daughter, Gloria Powers, in Northern VA.

In addition to her husband, daughter, brother and nephews, Monk was devoted to the care and feeding of a series of feral cats, including one that lived on their farm for 26 years! And to the over-feeding of a series of slightly “fluffy” Chihuahuas. Monk is survived by her daughter Gloria Powers; her brother Skip and his wife Carolyn, who generously always called to stay in touch; her nephews Jonathan and Jeffrey; and by the many offspring of her husband’s 20 brothers and sisters.

Consistent with her wishes Margaret Neal Powers will have a simple graveside service Thursday, June 1 at 2:00 at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Richmond, where she will find her final resting place next to her husband.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Goochland Pet Lovers in memory of Monk and her love of all God’s creatures. https://www.goochlandpetlovers.com