Edna Powell

She passed away peacefully at Langley Hospice Residence in Langley, BC.

She was survived by her daughter Shondel Campbell, sister Gloria Reid, brother Donald Howell, 5 nieces, 5 nephews and 7 grand nieces and nephews.

She is now reunited with her 8 siblings that have passed on before her.

Edna was a very kind, caring, and loving person who loved people and loved life.

Her dedication to helping others and her active involvement in the community truly reflect her caring nature.

Volunteering with organizations like the Jamaican Canadian Cultural Association of BC and the Maple Ridge theatre shows how much she valued both her heritage and the arts. Her legacy of kindness and generosity surely touched many lives.

She will be greatly missed by family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Nov 8, 2024 at 10:00 am at First Memorial Funeral Home, Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Langley Hospice, Cancer Society, or Kidney Foundation in honor of Edna.

Romans 8:38-39 “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor Life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

To my dearest family and friends,

I just wanted to say,

An angel came and took my hand,

And led me on my way.

She brought me here to heaven,

To dwell with the Lord above,

Where there is no more pain or sorrow,

Only happiness, joy and love.

I did not want to leave you,

I did not want to go.

I love you all so dearly,

More than you’ll ever know.

I know your heart is aching,

And your eyes are filled with tears.

But God has been so good to me,

In my life of 80 years.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry,

The way you did today.

For no one born unto the earth,

Was ever meant to stay.

But don’t think of me as gone away,

We’re never far apart.

For every morning, noon, and night,

I’m right there in your heart.

The best advise that I could give?

Live each day as if your last.

You can’t change what you say or do,

Once they’re in the past.

Your time on earth is limited,

So be careful what you do.

Remember hugs and kisses,

Goodbyes and “I Love You”.

So now it’s time to say goodbye,

From Heaven far above.

But please always remember,

You have my eternal love.

And when it’s time for you to go,

Please do not be alarmed.

For I’ll be waiting patiently,

Right here, with open arms.