North Carolina – Helen Rae Davie Gordon, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Mary Holt and George Davie. She is also preceded in death by her husband George Powell, daughter Helen M. Manuel, son-in-law Byard W. Harris Sr., and all of her siblings. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Sarah Harris of Gloucester, V.A., son George T. Powell and wife Darlene of Florida, son William E. Powell and wife Reba of Aurora, N.C., son-in-law James Manuel of Chesapeake, V.A., daughter Carolyn A. Hodge and husband Larry of Kenly, N.C., fifteen grandchildren and thirty-four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends and family Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 4-5pm with a service at 5pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, V.A. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 16, 2015 at 3pm at Rosewood Memorial Park.