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, alongside her husband, gen. Colin powell, in 1995, answers questions from reporters about his announcement that he won’t run for president. 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. Webalma johnson powell, the wife of the late secretary of state colin powell, has died. Her death was confirmed by the former diplomat’s chief of staff. Webalma powell, a civic leader and widow of retired gen. Powell, the first black national security adviser, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and secretary of. 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.
