Gail Winkler Powell

Gail was born February 5, 1939 in Lenoir, NC, Caldwell County. She passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, at Pisgah Manor, Candler, NC, at the age of 85.

Gail was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, aunt and wife. She is survived by her brother, Dorland T. Winkler (Pam); niece, Denise Clark-Jones (Tom); and nephews, Michael E. Winkler and Lance Winkler.

Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll T. Winkler and Nellie Stone Winkler; sister, Marlene Winkler Clark (Gary); brother, Reece C. Winkler; and her dearly beloved husband, Ambrose D. Powell.

Gail graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1957. Upon graduation, Gail began her career working in the Clerk of Courts Office for Caldwell Co., NC. After Gail’s marriage to Ambrose, they moved to Topeka, Kansas, where Gail worked in the Clerk of Courts Office for the city of Topeka. Ambrose was stationed with the Air Force in Topeka.

In 1966, Gail and Ambrose returned to Asheville, NC. Gail continued her career in the Judicial System in the Clerk of Courts for Buncombe County. Gail served 30 years in the Buncombe County Judicial System of North Carolina. Gail received the “Order of the Long Leaf Pine” for her 30 years of service.

Gail also had a passion for sewing and quilting. She was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church. Burial will immediately follow mass in the church columbarium. Visitation will follow the burial in the fellowship hall.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joan of Arc Building Fund, 768 Asbury Rd., Candler, NC 28715.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.