With faith in God’s promise, we celebrate the life and peaceful passing of Mabel Constantia Powell. A cherished mother, grandmother, and friend peacefully passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 89 on St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Born in Clay Ghaut, Gingerland, Nevis, Mabel later moved to St. Croix in the 1960’s, where she built a life defined by faith, strength, and quiet grace. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Powell; her sons, Michael Brady, Nigel Walters; and her twelve siblings.

Left to cherish her memory and continue her legacy are her children; Pearl Clarke, Sheila Prince, Olvis Butler, Anthony Walters, Caedmon Walters, and Melisia Hanley; her stepson, Michael Powell; her stepdaughter, Sonia Watts; and her adopted daughter, Rosanna Lafond.

She is also lovingly remembered by her twenty-three grandchildren; Maricia Walters Abraham (Samuel), Grayson Walters (Latoya), Akeeda Clarke Hodge (Jeffrey), Rasheeda Clarke, Sylvester and Shermin Walters, Francisco Prince, Bruce Walters, Zareena Bullock, Kimone and Lasherna Walters, Alphonso Jr., Jeremy and Kyam Butler, Captain Kadeen Walters (Jerri-Lee), Terrell Brandy, Shiniqua, Shanya, Oliver Jr., and Omari Hanley. Adopted Grand Children: Jermaine Hanley, Hilrianna and Hilsanna Chooran. She was further blessed with seventeen great grandchildren; Shenea and Shaheem Abraham, Brianna Walters, Egypt Hodge, Channel Hernandez, Desiree Lewis, Karter and Charlee Bea Walters, D'niyah, Dante and Devante Hendrickson, Eli and Onika Hanley, Noah and Adam Bullock, Jeremih and Adrian Butler;adopted great granddaughter, Je’Talia Hanley and one great great grandchild, Storm Delion.Son-in-Laws; Erald Clarke, Eustace Prince and Oliver Hanley Sr.and brother-In-Laws: Samuel, Charles and Spencer Dyer.

Many Nieces and Nephews to include: Sylvania Harvey, Rona Chapman, Lorna Wilson, Ramona and Jeanette Walters, Joycelyn Sterling, Gracia James, Venetta, Yvonne, Gloria and Agnola Hendrickson, Gerda and Louisa Walters, Victor Simmonds, Vincent and Rodney Walters. Ashley, Ivan, Lornel and Revaldo Walters, Anthony, Hugh, McKenzie and Cassady Walters, Bandele Chinouyazue.Care Takers: Catherine Sabin, Human Service Home Care Workers: Acquilina Remy and Marva King.Special Friends;

Lorna Rhymer and family, Sister Ritter and family, Sister Evadney Christopher and family, Mr. Lewis and family, Sylvia Florent and family. Many other relatives and friends to include; The Walters Family, the Powell Family, The Pemberton Family, The Hanley Family, Floristine Morton, Sandra Dyer, Colin Liburd, The Independent Living Family, Joseph E. James Housing Community and Management, Department of Human Services, and Frederiksted Healthcare.

A funeral service to honour and celebrate Mabel's life will be held at Central Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 17-A Estate Plessen, Frederiksted St. Croix, on May 4, 2026 at 10:00am. Viewing precedes at 9am. Friends and family are invited to attend to pay their respects and memories. Professional funeral arrangements are entrusted to Divine Funeral Home.