Powell, who along with supporting her husband’s military and diplomatic career would become a civic leader and children’s book author, died sunday at a. 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. 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. Webpowell went on to become america’s first black secretary of state under president george w bush, fighting an unsuccessful rearguard action against the us invasion of iraq in. 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. Webin what was believed to be colin powell’s final interview, he told journalist bob woodward in july 2021 that his wife was the greatest person he’d ever known. 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,.
