Tragedy as Midlands woman dies at home and police appeal to find family - Birmingham Live

Angela Powell, 77, was found dead at her home on Heathcote Place, Lichfield on Friday 2 January

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17:11, 09 Jan 2026

An appeal has been issued to the family and friends of a pensioner who was found dead in her home to come forward.


The body of Angela Powell was discovered in her house on Heathcote Place, Lichfield on Friday, January 2.


The death of the 77-year-old is not being treated as suspicious.


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His Majesty’s Coroner’s Office in Staffordshire has made an appeal to Angel's family or friends to contact them.

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Lichfield Police said: "His Majesty’s Coroner’s Office in Staffordshire is appealing for help to trace the family of a woman from Lichfield, who has died.

"Angela Powell, 77, was found dead at her home on Heathcote Place on Friday 2 January.

"Her death is not being treated as suspicious.


"HM Coroner for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire would like to trace her next of kin.

"Any friends or family of Angela are asked to contact Stoke on Trent Coroner’s Office via email using staffordshireandstokecoroners@stoke.gov.uk"

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