Patricia G. "Aunt Pat" Powers 59 of Oxford, PA passed away on Saturday September 11, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she was the daughter of the late Roy S. Powers, Sr. and Cossie Lee Wilson Powers. The family moved to Oxford in 1958 0n Pat's 8th birthday.
Pat attended the Stanton School for The Blind and The Overbrook School for The Blind from which she graduated on June 12, 1970. At Overbrook, she was a member of the chorus, captain of the cheerleading squad and a student switchboard operator. Pat continued her education at Penn State Middletown Campus and the Ellen Cushion College where she earned an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. She worked as a teacher's aid for the Oxford Day Care for many years and sold Rubbermaid until she became wheelchair bound with Rheumatoid Arthritis in the early 1980's.
Pat enjoyed crocheting, knitting and creating her own patterns; she also enjoyed reading, talking on the phone, and spending time with friends and family. She was a member of The Lord's House of Prayer and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Union Fire Company #1 of Oxford.
Pat is survived by her brother, Roy S. Powers, Jr. of Arizona, two sisters, Nancy P. Fite and Donna P. Kauffman both of Oxford, ten nieces and nephews, eighteen great nieces and nephews and four great great nieces and nephews.
VIEWING
Thursday September 16, 2010, 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Ruffenach Funeral Home
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FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday September 17, 2010, 11:00am at The Lord's house of Prayer
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INTERMENT
Friday September 17, 2010 at Oxford Cemetery