Anita Kay Powell, age 61 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 19, 2024.

She is survived by her loving companion, William Moore, her children, Beverly Logan (Deshane) of Shelby, NC, Michael Rochester of Morganton, NC, Adam Rochester (Leighan) of Morganton, NC, Jeremy Powell of Morganton, NC, Kendall Powell (Ashley) of Shelby, NC, and Shana Francisco of Summerville, SC, twelve grandchildren, a brother, Gary Elmore of Shelby, NC, Ronnie Elmore of Shelby, NC, Ronald Lee Elmore of Lincolnton, NC, and Elizabeth Thompson of Casar, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born April 16, 1963, in Cleveland County, NC, Anita was the daughter of the late Bobby Elmore and Ruth Robbins Elmore and was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Powell, and a grandson, Joshua Jackson.

Anita was loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

A celebration of life was held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Community Baptist Church in Shelby, NC.

A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc.