Roxanne (Powell) Cade

Roxanne (Powell) Cade was born October 16, 1954 the youngest of 3 children by her late parents, Estelle and Virgil Powell, Sr. Roxanne’s mother, Estelle, would divorce Virgil Sr and marry John Veal who raised Roxanne and her siblings, Beverly and Virgil Jr. Roxanne loved God, her family, Prison Ministry, mentoring, helping others, and her church family. Roxanne was very active in high school getting into cheerleading at Port Clinton High School as a freshman. Through her popularity Roxanne became the 1st Freshman African American Homecoming Queen at Port Clinton High School. As a senior Roxanne became the captain of the cheerleading team competing in competitions across the United States winning many trophies. Through her academic accomplishments she gained a scholarship to attend The Ohio State University. While attending The Ohio State University she met her husband Donald Cade Sr. in 1974. They became friends, fell in love, and were married December 31, 1977. During their marriage they conceived 4 children: Donald II, Derek, Amber, and Brandi. Roxanne adjusted her professional career, according to the needs of her family. While her children were young in school Roxanne worked as a real estate agent due to the flexibility of the schedule and retired as an Engineer at ATT after more than 15 years of service. All three of Roxanne and Donald’s children graduated from college and are successfully working in their careers. Roxanne was very active at New Salem Baptist Church, where she was a Deaconess, and her husband, Donald, a Deacon. Roxanne and her husband Donald were Prison Ministry Leaders and directed the Angel Tree Program, a Christmas program that provided Christmas gifts for children of the incarcerated. Roxanne and her husband were members of Digging through the Bible care group, and participated in feeding the needy. Through the prison ministry, Roxanne visited many prisons to minister and mentor inmates. Roxanne opened a transition house, Ester’s House, which provided female x-offenders a safe place to live during their transition back into society. Roxanne also assisted in the operation of Sankofa House, the transition house for female x-offenders owned by New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Roxanne instructed Evangelism Explosion evangelizing from door to door and in the streets of Columbus leading people to Christ. Ensuring them of their salvation through the acceptance of Christ. Roxanne led by example throughout her life, consistently being the first to lend a helping hand and give guidance. She was strong and believed in her convictions, putting God first in all her decisions. We will see her again in heaven. Roxanne is survived by her husband, Donald Sr; sons Donald Cade II (LaToya), Derek Cade and daughter Brandi Cade; siblings Beverly Taylor and Virgil Powell; grandchildren Korrine Cade and Garrison Miller III; as well as a host of family and friends. Roxanne was preceded in death by her father (Virgil Powell Sr), stepfather (John Veal), mother (Estelle Veal), and child (Amber Cade).