Rose Marie D. Powers

Rose Marie D. Powers, 90, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Rose was born on June 23, 1936, in South Hill, Virginia, to Mary Eda Cox Daniel and Willie Henry Daniel. She lived in Virginia until moving to Indiana in 1962.
Throughout her life, Rose held a variety of jobs before discovering her true passion: caring for the elderly and individuals with disabilities as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She found great fulfillment in helping others and making a difference in their lives.
Above all, Rose loved her family more than anything. She played an important role in raising her grandsons and great-grandchildren, and her love and devotion to her family will be cherished for generations.
Rose was preceded in death by her son, Steven Powers; her parents; and nine brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her son, Gary (Vernell) Powers of Moravian Falls, North Carolina; her daughter, Debra Mack of Columbus; grandsons, Jason (Ashley) Mack of Hope and Derek Mack of Columbus; great-grandchildren, Kylie Mack of Columbus, Cameron Mack of Hope, Connor Mack of Hartsville, Regan Mack, Riley Mack, and Rae Lynn Mack of Hope; great-great-granddaughter, Brooklee Mack of Columbus; sister Kathy (Freddie) Fogg of Kenbridge, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on November 12, 2026, at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorial Donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America.