Violet Fern Powers (nee Hughes) Beloved wife of the late Jimmy Powers Dear daughter of Hoyt and Viola Hughes Loving mother of Jimmy Powers Jr., Donnie Bishop, Jackie Powers, Joey Powers, and Judy Bommarito Cherished grandmother of Bill Starns, Steve Powers, Greg Powers, and Tony Bommarito Dear sister of Bernie, Ervin, Jim, Carl, Edward, Joe, Paul, Art, Gloria, Bonnie, Barbara, and Patsy Those who knew mom, knew how compassionate and loving she was. She had a huge heart and cared deeply for everyone. Mom expressed her care through food. Mom was a cook and a baker. Mom would produce large quantities of wholesome, down-to-earth food, and anytime anyone came over she made sure they didn't leave hungry. Many meals were spent together sharing stories and with laughter. Mom loved her family so much and would do anything and everything to make them happy. She had the biggest heart anyone could ever have. Another love that mom had was quilting. She would spend hours and days doing what she loved until she could no longer do so. A loving mother, who just as thread ties together patchwork of patterns to make a quilt, mom sewed all of us together with her teachings, her laughter, her love, and her everlasting support of family and friends. She took pieces of herself and quilted them into the lives of everyone she touched. Love by many and will be deeply missed by all. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital www.foundationbarnesjewish.org