Bessie Powers Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2025-05-16T19:00:00
End: 2025-05-16T19:00:00
Location: Royer's New Salem Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on May 9, 2025, at the age of 93, Bessie Powers of Independence, Missouri passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie Powers to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid adieu to Bessie's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Bessie has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Hollis and Ollie Hollis (Wiggs); her husband Alvie Powers; and her siblings, Billy Joe Hollis, Thelma Head and Ruby Chandler.

She is survived by: her son Michael Powers; her granddaughter Brandy Riggs; her great grandchild Tessa Riggs; her sister Pat Hammons; and her nephew Ricky Hammons (Charlie).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Royer Funeral Home

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May 17, 2025

Nina Terrell wrote a sympathy message

“We will always remember BESSIE & AL. They were great neighbors and friends to us. We had great visits and fun with them. Love and prayers for their loved ones remaining. Blessings and sympathy. Dean & Nina Terrell”