Powell, who along with supporting her husband’s military and diplomatic career would become a civic leader and children’s book author, died sunday at a. Webalma powell, an advocate for children, literacy and military families who was the quiet force alongside her husband, colin l. Powell, the revered military commander,. Webalma powell was born on october 27, 1937. She died of undisclosed causes on july 28, 2024, aged 86. Esteemed charity worker and player behind the scenes during her. Webalma powell, civic leader and widow of colin powell, dies at 86. By globe staff and news services updated july 31, 2024, 4:34 p. m. Weba lma powell, born alma johnson, the wife of the late colin powell, passed away on monday at the age of 86. She survived her husband, who served as the chairman of the. Webwe were saddened to learn of the recent passing of alma johnson powell, wife of the late secretary of state colin powell. In many ways, general powell embodied. Webin what was believed to be colin powell’s final interview, he told journalist bob woodward in july 2021 that his wife was the greatest person he’d ever known. Webalma powell, wife of naacp spingarn medalist and statesmen colin powell, was a force to be reckoned with. As a matriarch and military wife, alma powell led her.
