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Clarethe Powell

Sep 20, 1962 – Jan 27, 2022

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A Celebration of Her Life will take place on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:00am in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the chapel 10:00am-11:00am. Please visit the funeral home website at a later date for her complete obituary.

 

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Racine, WI – Clarethe Powell was born on September 20, 1962.  She departed this life on January 27, 2022.

Clarethe was born to the late Joe and Lillie (nee: Little) Powell in Isola, Mississippi. She received her formal education in the Racine Unified School District.  She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age.

Clarethe held various positions as a CNA since she was 18 years of age.  She was very devoted and hard working. Her most recent job was at Good Life At Home LLC. Clarethe enjoyed watching court shows, cooking, sewing, and hair styling.

Clarethe Leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters Octavia Massey and Jameese Nelson; brothers, Earnest (Elizabeth) Powell of Racine, WI, Joe Cole of Chicago, IL and Nailon (Trace) Lee of Isola, MS; three grandsons Claveese Williams, D’Avaion Powell, and Kevin Massey; one great-grandson C’Jay Williams; and special friend, Chattman Reed, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.

Clarethe was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lillie Powell; one brother Howard Powell; paternal grandparents Joe Nathan and Savannah (nee: Rayford) Powell; maternal grandparents Johnson and Le-Ester (nee: Steward) Little; uncles Johnson Little Jr., Eddie and Bernard Little and aunts Leola Washington and Connie Harrell.

A Celebration of Her Life will take place on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:00am in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the chapel 10:00am-11:00am. Please visit the funeral home website at a later date for her complete obituary.

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  1. Karen Claybrook from Tennessee says

    February 2, 2022 at 12:37 am

    My heart go out to you all , y’all know Boobie and I were the best of friends and I loved her so , and I know y’all loved her too ,but God needed her up there with him . May God continue to bless you Tavy, & your sister, & Earnest . Y’all are in my prayers.

  2. CHRISTINE BOOKER says

    February 2, 2022 at 9:53 am

    So sorry for your loss!

  3. Daffany says

    February 2, 2022 at 1:06 pm

    Sending My Condolences And Prayers To You And Your Family Love You All RIH BOOBIE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

  4. Melody McMorris says

    February 2, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    My condolences to family

  5. SK n Marilyn Pearson (Williams)s says

    February 2, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    Man I am overwhelmed with many friends and family leaving me after we reconnected take your rest friend praying for your daughters grandkids brother and many love ones 💙❤️🙏🏾

  6. Carolyn Upchurch-McInnis says

    February 2, 2022 at 10:51 pm

    My prayers and condolences are with the family.

  7. Cory says

    February 2, 2022 at 10:56 pm

    You will be missed Boobie

  8. Sherika Moore says

    February 3, 2022 at 3:28 am

    My prayers are with the family Tabitha ily I’m praying God gives you steer during this difficult time 🙏🙏🙏

  9. Angela ( McShan ) says

    February 3, 2022 at 9:23 am

    My heart is saddened and heavy. Boobie started out as a friend and quickly became a sister. I pray for her daughters during this time that God wrap his arms around them. My Condolences to her family.

  10. Evelyn,Alice,Pam and Alfred ❤️ says

    February 3, 2022 at 10:51 am

    I hope your beautiful memories of your beloved Sister help you through this difficult time our love and thoughts are with you and your family rest on Clarethe.

  11. Mr & Mrs Donnie Ivy says

    February 3, 2022 at 4:00 pm

    May condolences to the entire Powell family, May you find strength in the time of sorrow, from the Hinton and Ivy family.

  12. Bonnie Gardner Oliver says

    February 3, 2022 at 8:51 pm

    My deepest condolences to the entire family. May she now rest in peace with her Dad and Mom and Brother and other relatives who have passed on. God be with you all😔❤❤

  13. Jackie Shaw says

    February 4, 2022 at 6:49 am

    Sending my condolences to the family

  14. Jackie Shaw says

    February 4, 2022 at 6:51 am

    Sending my condolences to the family.

  15. Christine Evans says

    February 4, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    I have not seen Boobie in many years yet I never forgot her, prayers and blessings to her family.

  16. Yvette (cousin) says

    February 4, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    Renee I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m sorry that I can’t be with you right now in your time of need. It is always good to hear your voice as always. Please call me if you need to talk.

  17. Auntie Jessie, Uncle Isreal and Cynthia Holmes says

    February 4, 2022 at 3:43 pm

    Sorry for your loss. God will always be there for you Renee and family. He will keep you strong during these times. We will keep you in our prayer.

  18. Wanda Williams says

    February 4, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    So sorry for ya’ll loss the Johnson family and the Powells family my condolences

  19. Kevin Jr (Hailey and Clark) Holmes says

    February 4, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    Hello family,
    So sorry for your loss.

  20. California Family says

    February 4, 2022 at 5:52 pm

    From your family in California, our heart goes out to you all. May the Lord bless you.

  21. Glenda Eaton says

    February 4, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    Praying for the family.

  22. Veronica Collins says

    February 4, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Praying for the Powell Family.

  23. California Family says

    February 4, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    From your family in Cali, our heart goes out to you all. May the Lord bless you.

  24. Tracey Hannah says

    February 4, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    My condolences to the Powell family. Praying for you all.

  25. W. L Little says

    February 4, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    Keeping you all in our prayers

  26. Cynthia Holmes says

    February 4, 2022 at 6:02 pm

    Sorry to hear about Boobie, I will definitely pray for the family to have comfort during these times.

  27. Joann Hayes McMorris says

    February 4, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    My condolences to the family.

  28. Wilma Hayes says

    February 4, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    My condolences and prayers to the family

  29. Kevin Holmes says

    February 4, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    My deepest respect goes out to the Powell family.

  30. Aletha Kimmons Slaughter says

    February 5, 2022 at 9:31 am

    Sincere condolences to the Powell Family
    🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️

  31. Abra and Jerry Holliman says

    February 5, 2022 at 10:07 am

    Ernest and family, You have our deepest condolences, may God give you the strength through these difficult times…
    Sorry for your loss…

  32. JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS says

    February 5, 2022 at 8:42 pm

    My deepest sympathy and condolences to my baby Octavia and the rest of the family just lean on Jesus and he will bring you through this is hard for you but you will get through it just trust and believe God is Able. Love you

  33. Steve Washington and family says

    February 6, 2022 at 9:36 am

    My condolences to the Powell family. You are all in my prayers.

  34. Brenda Hooker says

    February 6, 2022 at 10:46 am

    Sending prayers to you and your family.

  35. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2022 at 2:15 pm

    Myra Williams
    Praying for strength and comfort!

  36. Anita M. Boutwell says

    February 6, 2022 at 2:25 pm

    My prayers are with the Powell family. That God would comfort and uphold you with his free spirit as you walk through this season of grief.

  37. Juanita Valenzuela says

    February 6, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    Condolences to her family.

  38. Paul & Bettie Poole says

    February 6, 2022 at 7:03 pm

    We are sending our condolences to the family…..

  39. Barbara Moore says

    February 6, 2022 at 8:12 pm

    Wow can’t hardly believe this we were high school friends all the way until Adult hood rest in Pardise my dear friend 😢no more pain sending my Condolences to your children and family 🙏🏽

  40. Liggins Families says

    February 7, 2022 at 8:54 am

    Sorry for your loss Ernest an her daughters 🙏 our condolences an prayers to y’all an the rest of her families Boobie will be missed

  41. Bobbie and Beverly Reynolds says

    February 7, 2022 at 9:19 am

    My deepest condolences and prayers to all of you. May God give you the strength you need during and after this sad loss. May Clarethe RIPIH

  42. Charles and Glorious Hicks says

    February 7, 2022 at 10:27 am

    The Hicks-Goldsmith Family send our condolences on your loss. Time is surly upon us. We must do all that we can while we can. There will be a time when we too are done with this world.

    Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Respect

  43. Crystal Johnson says

    February 7, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    My condolences to the family

  44. Annie Mclemore says

    February 7, 2022 at 10:48 pm

    My deepest condolences RIP

  45. Mrs Cheryl Lynn Barr says

    February 7, 2022 at 11:47 pm

    My cousin,: My Friend; My look a like twin; Heaven has gained an Angel and today that Angel has gained her wings; and even though you’ll be missed my cousin :my friend :my twin you left Joy in our hearts and wonderful memories that will be cherish forever : so take your rest my cousin :my friend :my look a like twin and know ‘that you’ll be missed but know that you’ll never be forgotten for those that knew you in the flesh will always remember you in the spirit : Gone but never forgotten! And Angel has gained her wings!! My sincere condolences to the powell family from Cheryl Barr and Family!!

  46. Mrs cheryl Barr says

    February 8, 2022 at 4:06 am

    My sincere condolences to the powell family!

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