Carol Edwana Powell, age 85, of Independence, Kansas passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Medicalodge of Independence Nursing Home.
Carol was born on June 18, 1940, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to James Edward “Ed” and Nellie Emily “Nell” (Hall) Huckaby. She grew up in Stillwater where she graduated high school. Carol furthered her education at Eastern Oklahoma State College where she earned her Associate Degree and became a Licensed Nurse Practitioner.
On August 21, 1955, she married the love of her life, Doyle C. Powell in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The couple had five children, Cynthia, Ed, Doyle, Tami and Toni. In addition to taking care of the house and kids, Carol had a fulfilling career as an LPN where she spent many years taking care of others and helping those in need. She was a member of the Tyro Christian Church, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary.
In her earlier years she loved traveling, playing slot machines and attending Gene Watson concerts. She even met him several times. She loved her Oklahoma Sooners and Dallas Cowboys. She enjoyed watching sports in general, but football was her favorite. She was an avid rodeo fan who cherished every opportunity to watch the sport, especially when her family was competing.
If you knew Carol, she was a spitfire. She was ornery, and she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind, but she could also be gentle and offer a listening ear to anyone in need. She was lovingly known as “Facebook Grandma” to keep up with all that was going on with her family and friends.
She was proud of her Native American heritage and enjoyed telling stories of times gone by.
Carol loved her dogs. Annie was her most recent companion and they were attached at the hip for many years.
She enjoyed plants, hummingbirds, music and dancing, but most of all she loved her ever-growing family.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her children, Cynthia Hodges of Havana, Kansas, Ed Powell of Baytown, Texas, Doyle W. Powell and wife, Lynn of Wann, Oklahoma, Tami Powell of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Toni Hook and husband, Brian of Dearing, Kansas; grandchildren, Scott (Lacey) Hodges, Amy Hodges, Heather (Kendal) Francis, Amanda (James) Tyree, Brandi Powell, Kera (Gary) Jennings, Keli Clement, Chantel McClung, Whitney Powell, Dalton (Laynee) Powell, Boots Brown, Hunter Powell, Dakota (Kendra) Long, Austin (Val) Long, D.J. Hook; great grandchildren, JaMiah Burnett, Sidney-Lynn Burnett, Damaris “D” Smith, Breanna Tyree, Draven Tyree, Kendal Jennings, Kaylor Jennings, Kade Clement, Kyle Clement, Kenli Clement, Jarrett Hodges, Kolton Hodges, Ace Koester, Sage Hodges, Sadee Hodges, Maggie Blair McClung, Daxx Powell, Deacon Powell, Lyndon Long, Leddy Long, Lawton Long, Landie Long along with numerous extended family and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Nell Huckaby; loving husband, Doyle C. Powell; sisters, Peggy Huckaby, Annabelle Best; son-in-law, Roy Hodges; daughter-in-law, Connie Powell and grandson, Adam McClung.
Visitation with the family present to greet friends will take place on the evening of Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. Until 8:00 p.m. at Tyro Christian Church in Tyro, Kansas under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home.
Graveside Services will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Havana Cemetery in Havana, Kansas. Evangelist David Bycroft will officiate.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers; memorial contributions can be made to the OK Kids Korral founded by The Toby Keith Foundation or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association; these may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline Rd. Coffeyville, KS 67337. To leave a condolence for the family online, visit Carol’s memorial page at www.dwbfh.com
