Natasha Jo Powell, 50, of Coldwater passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Word of Life Outreach Center in Quincy with Rev. Eric Deaton officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Quincy.
Visitation will be held prior to the service Thursday, February 26, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Word of Life Outreach Center in Quincy.
Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Natasha and her twin sister Nikki were born April 12, 1975 in Napoleon, OH to Robert & Carol (Jantzi) Montgomery. She married David J. Powell December 19, 2009 in Quincy, MI. Their beautiful daughter Brooklyn arrived September 6, 2012.
Natasha graduated from Quincy High School, earned her undergraduate degree from Lee University in Cleveland, TN and then her master’s degree from Western MI University in Educational Leadership.
Natasha began her career teaching at Camden High School. She worked several years at Quincy High School and then served as Principal at Tri-State Christian School. When her daughter Brooklyn was born, Natasha was a stay-at-home mom, dedicating all her time to her daughter, family, church, and community. She eventually went back to work in education, substitute teaching, and volunteering in the community. Natasha was a certified Montessori Administrator and Trainer with a dream to open a Christian Montessori school in Coldwater, which was set to open this year.
Natasha dedicated over 20 years to teaching children about Jesus, serving as a children’s pastor at Word of Life Outreach Center. She was a lifelong learner, who loved to read and attend Bible classes and help others in any way she could. She loved people, she loved Jesus and she loved sharing that – authoring children’s Sunday school curriculum and two Christian children’s books, Just Like Jesus and Do You See What I See. Natasha was a devoted wife, mother and sister. She cherished time with her family, especially her daughter.
Natasha is survived by her husband David; her daughter Brooklyn Powell of Coldwater; her parents Pastor Robert & Carol Montgomery of Quincy; her mother-in-law Marilyn Powell of Coldwater; her twin sister Nikki (Eric) Deaton of Ft. Worth, TX, her sisters Tara (Nate) Johnson of Coldwater, Megan (Lance) LaFountain of Quincy; her brother-in-law James Powell of Quincy, her sister-in-law Melissa Powell of Coldwater; nieces and nephews Drew (Danielle) Deaton of Tampa, FL, Rayce Johnson of Coldwater, Annika Johnson of Coldwater and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
In Natasha’s memory, the family would like you to buy one of her books (Amazon) and give it to a child. Flowers for the service are also much appreciated.
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