The London Powers Obituary

The news of London Powers’ passing has struck the Eagle family and her hometown of Washington, D.C., with a “heartbreaking” intensity. London was a “vibrant and beautiful” junior social work major whose “meaning and warmth” provided a foundation of support for her cohort. To lose such a “vibrant spirit”—a dedicated member of the University Honors program whose “bright heart” served as a “beacon of light” to her peers—is a reality that has left the university searching for comfort in the midst of “indescribable” sorrow.

London was known for her “eye-catching” dedication to service and the “simple joy” she found in helping others. She was preparing to begin her internship at the Durham Center for Senior Life and had recently been elected event coordinator for the NCCU Social Work Society for the 2025-26 academic year. She lived with an “unwavering spirit,” aspiring to earn her Master of Social Work degree to focus on adolescent mental health. As her family and the Durham community navigate this “profoundly sad” time, they are leaning on the “vibrant and beautiful” memories of a woman who was a constant source of “meaning and warmth” and encouragement.

A “Vibrant Heart” and Cherished Student Leader

London Amari Carniece Powers’ 20 years were a masterclass in “vibrant beauty” and sincere connection. Those who had the “privilege of knowing her” describe a young woman with a “bright heart”—someone who was a source of constant “meaning and warmth” at NCCU and beyond. She reminded us all of the importance of an “unwavering spirit” and the value of a courageous, generous heart. Her absence is a heartache that will be felt by her mother, Tia Powers, and her siblings for years to come, yet her legacy of “vibrant spirit” remains a guiding light for her loved ones.

The “outpouring of grief” and the tributes shared by Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon are a direct reflection of the love London sowed during her time on campus. She was a “beacon of light” who taught those around her that the true measure of a person is found in the “meaning and warmth” they bring to their community. Her story is one of “vibrant beauty” and “quiet and powerful” ambition—a legacy that will continue to guide her classmates as they honor her memory and find peace in the “vibrant and beautiful” life she led before her “profoundly sad” departure.

Honoring London’s Memory: Official Obituary and Support

As the Durham community gathers to navigate this “heartbreaking loss,” the focus remains on honoring London’s remarkable journey and supporting her family during this time of “profound sadness.” The “indescribable” weight of losing a daughter and sister so young is a burden no family should carry alone. To support her legacy, friends and well-wishers are encouraged to provide the “meaning and warmth” and the “bright light” of support needed to help the Powers family survive this “profoundly sad” ordeal.

• Memorial Fund: A fundraiser has been organized by her mother, Tia Powers, titled “Honoring London Powers’ Legacy” to assist with memorial services in both North Carolina and her native Washington, D.C.

• Campus Support: NCCU continues to offer counseling services for students and staff impacted by this tragic loss.

We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and professors of London Amari Carniece Powers. Her story did not end on August 11; it continues through every “vibrant and beautiful” act of social work performed by those she inspired and the “bright light” of her spirit that will remain in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, London; your presence was a blessing to Durham, and your spirit will remain a guiding light for your family and our community forever.