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, secretary of state and. 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 was the consummate military wife, an exemplar of resilience and discipline — colin powell had served two tours in vietnam at the start of their. 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. Webstory by demicia inman. Alma powell, civic leader and widow to the late colin powell, has died at the age of 86. According to cnn, her death was confirmed by family. 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 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. Webpowell’s first job was as a radio show host. She had a show called 'luncheon with alma' that featured women’s news and lunchtime listening music.
