Gina Dee Powers

Gina Dee Powers, age 66, of Fairview, Tennessee, formerly of Hohenwald, passed away at her home on Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born on September 17, 1959, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, to the late Jesse Granville Brown and Mary Elise Humphrey Brown. She was the youngest of five children. On November 11, 1980, she married Theodore “Ted” Powers, and they shared nearly 46 years together. Gina worked for 25 years in food service with the school system before retiring. After retirement, she took on what she considered her favorite job of all—babysitting her grandchildren. Family was always an important part of Gina’s life, and there was nothing she loved more than spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. Gina loved sports, with basketball being a particular favorite. When her girls were growing up, she coached both of their basketball teams and enjoyed being involved in the game alongside them. She also loved being at the river, canoeing, camping, and simply being outdoors. Gina was always ready to get on the road and go somewhere, especially if there was a junk or thrift store to stop at along the way. She was crafty, thrifty, and could make just about anything out of anything. If someone needed something, the family knew there was a good chance “Nanny” had it somewhere. Gina was also known for always keeping a supply of bottle rockets nearby because, in her mind, you just never knew when you might need one. These little things were simply part of who Gina was and are among the many memories her family will carry with them. Gina is survived by her husband, Ted Powers of Fairview, TN; daughters, Juli Moss and Holly Powers; brothers, Keith Brown and Lynn Brown; sisters, Cherry Beckett and Jan Starkey; and grandchildren, Brooklyn, Maddox, and Hawkins Moss. Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM at McDonald Funeral Home in Hohenwald, TN. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM, with John Powers officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Gina’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. McDonald Funeral Home is honored to serve the Powers family.

Gina Dee Powers

September 17, 1959 - September 4, 2026