Powells celebrate 25th anniversary

Angelia and Tommy Powell renewed their wedding vows March 4 in a ceremony held at Bybee Branch Church of Christ.

The fellowship room was decorated with pale pink, sage and white roses with silver accents. The evening started at 4 p.m. with the couple renewing their wedding vows in a ceremony officiated by the bride?s brother, Gary M. Newby.

Mrs. Powell was escorted down the walkway by her father Morris Newby. The couple had written special messages for each other that was shared with all in attendance. Mrs. Powell was elegantly dressed in a two-piece ivory jacket dress with silver accents and matching shoes. She was adorned with an eternity necklace given by Kay Holmes, eternity earrings given to her by brother and sister-in-law, Manie and Rena Newby. She also wore a five stone diamond anniversary band, a gift from her husband. She was radiantly beautiful with upswept hair and carried a bouquet of five pink and sage long stemmed roses.

Mr. Powell was dashingly handsome in a pinstripe suit with a silver tie and a white rose corsage. He was given a gold nugget ring with diamonds by his wife.

A two-tiered white wedding cake, accented with silver leaves, was served by Amanda Morton, great niece of couple. A chocolate cake was embellished with a bride dragging a groom for Mr. Powell’s cake.

The couple was treated to a video presentation made by their children showcasing their lives, the lives of their children, grandchildren, and other family members.

A special surprise for the couple was the attendance of friends, Bobby and Edith Adams. Others attending were family and friends from across the state and Mrs. Powell’s brother and sister-in-law, David and Denise Newby from Georgia.

Their children and spouses include Mark and Katie Powers, Mandy and Eddie Meeks and Sherry and Greg Waldron. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and two step grandchildren. Mr. Powell has been a route manager at Ryder Logistics a division of Saturn for 16 years. Mrs. Powell worked for Johnny’s Music for almost six years and now enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.

The special occasion was arranged by the couple?s children, with the assistance of Jackie Allen, Kay Holmes and Willie and Donna Newby.