Mrs. Ruby Sexton Powers

Mrs. Ruby Irene Sexton Powers age 98, of Lansing, NC died Friday, May 16, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Powers was born February 18, 1916 in Ashe County to Emory Roberts and Rosa Sexton. Mrs. Powers was preceded in death by her parents and husband Rev. Coy Powers. Mrs. Powers was very involved in church. After her retirement from Sprague Electric she enjoyed quilting and traveling and had visited almost all the lower 48 states. She had a big love for everyone.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Bluferd Eldreth, Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Ronda Rash. Burial will follow in Mabe Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Tuesday prior to the service.

Mrs. Powers is survived by: Daughter, Alice Mikeal of Lansing, Grandchild, Kitty Greer of Lansing, NC, Grandchild, David Mikeal of Lansing, Grandchild, Yvette Jones of Lansing, Grandchild, Jill Borders of Mount Airy, Aunt, Lottie Adams of Lansing, half sister, Zina Mae Kennedy of Jacksonville Town, OH also surviving are grandchildren, great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Powers's arrangements.

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