Obituaries, June 23, 2023
Patsy “Pat” Anne Powell
Patsy “Pat” Anne Powell, 81, of Kokomo, passed away 6:57 pm Tuesday June 20, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare in Kokomo. She was born in Kokomo on November 11, 1941, the daughter of the late Walter and Bernice (Wooly) Arthur. On February 7, 1959, she married Richard “Dick” Powell, and he preceded her in death on January 30, 2016.
Pat was a graduate of Northwestern High School. She formerly worked at Meijer and as a homemaker caring for her husband and her children. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, and taking pictures. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Pat adored her beloved dogs named Misty and Peppy.
She is survived by her children, Robin (Rory) Nelson, Scott (Carol) Powell; brother, Bob Arthur; sister, Metta Tedlock; grandchildren, Amanda (Michael) Burthay, Rory (Alex Corcoran) Nelson, Cody Nelson, Brandon (Cassie) Powell, Megan (Justin) Swiercek, Kristen (Will) Smith, Cory Powell; great-grandchildren, Addisyn Burthay, Keegan Burthay, Elena Nelson, Isaac Nelson, Andrew Swiercek, Nicholas Swiercek, Tyler McCampbell, Noah Powell, Annabelle Powell, Luke Powell, Julie Stensrude, Liv Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bernice Arthur; husband, Richard “Dick” Powell; son, Richard “Rick” Powell; brothers, Larry Arthur, Charlie Arthur; and sister, Donna Harmon.
Pat’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Brickyard Healthcare, PhysioCare Hospice, Alex Corcoran, Dasha Nichols, Rick Fay, and Brandy Myers for the excellent care they provided to her.
There are no public services scheduled for Pat at this time. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.