Willa "Dean" Powell Wyatt

Willa “Dean” Powell Wyatt, age 88, of Millington, TN, formerly of Henry and Carroll Counties, passed away at her residence on Monday, October 12, 2026. Her graveside funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Oak Grove Cemetery, in Trezvant, conducted by Bro. Freeman Weems. Burial will follow the service; named as pallbearers are Daniel Hamm, Malachi Johnson, Steven VanNostrand, David Prior, Chris Prior, and Cliff VanNostrand; with honorary pallbearers, Jordan Cathey, Arron Brodrick, and Cody Brodrick.

A private viewing is planned for the family.

Willa “Dean” Powell Wyatt was born on September 17, 1938 in Trezvant, TN to the late Robert K. Powell and the late Mary Frances Bland Powell. She married Robert H. Wyatt in 1955 and he preceded her in death on December 30, 2013. Dean is survived by her daughters, Gennie (Gerald) Prior of Ashland City, TN and Linda Hallford of Munford, TN; son, James (Tammie) Wyatt of Atoka, TN; brother, John Powell of Madison, TN; by nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews, numerous other family members and friends.

Mrs. Wyatt is also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Hyder; brothers, Jerry, Sammy, Tommy, and James Robert Powell.

Dean was a charter member of First Baptist Church in Atoka. She took great pleasure in her nursing home ministry, as well as her singing ministry. Dean was saved at the age of 10 years old and always led a Christian servant’s life. She was affectionately known by all who loved her as “Mee Maw”.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to: First Baptist Church, For: Missionary Support, 102 Kimbrough Dr, Atoka, TN 38004