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Helen Withrock "Peggy" Powell

Helen Withrock "Peggy" Powell obituary, Charleston, SC

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Charleston, South Carolina

Helen Powell Obituary

Helen "Peggy" Withrock Powell N. CHARLESTON - Helen "Peggy" Withrock Powell, 81, of North Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Vernon Nebraska Powell, entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 25, 2025. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, at 2:30 pm. The family will receive friends Wednesday at 1:00 pm. Peggy was born August 31, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Henry Withrock and the late Louise Withrock. Peggy loved gardening, flowers, shopping, and bling! She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing and served as a surgical nurse for years. After retirement, she volunteered at the Animal Helpers' ReTail store. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son, Vernon Thomas Powell; daughter, Miki Powell Devito; grandchildren, Kristina Powell, Jessica Powell, and Joseph Devito; sisters, Joyce Bradley, and Kristie McClanahan; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorials may be made to Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412; or to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 27 to May 28, 2025.

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J Henry Stuhr West Ashley

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

May

28

Funeral service

2:30 p.m.

J Henry Stuhr West Ashley

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

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3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

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