June 28, 1947 – November 8, 2026

Patsy Jean (née Cunningham) Powers, 79, of Cairo, Nebraska, passed away November 8, 2026. Patsy graduated from Northeast High School and attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. A dedicated and retired healthcare worker, she spent her career caring for others at Haven Manor and Lexington Assisted Living Center, and also worked at Russell Stover Chocolates. Outside of work, Patsy was a talented seamstress who loved sewing doll outfits, suits, and dresses for her nieces. She also found great joy in singing and listening to old-time gospel music.

She is survived by her husband, Leonard Powers; her son, Michael (Shana) Bailey, and their children, Hadley and Sawyer; her daughter, Robin Bailey, and her children, Calen and Cole Middendorf and Brynn Oaks; her brother, Eugene (Catherine) Cunningham; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

Patsy was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerald Bailey; and her daughter, Melissa Danette Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Pleasant and Fern (née Libby) Cunningham; her brother, Rev. Donald Cunningham; and her sisters, LaDonna Qualls, Danna Jean Dakan, and Jeannie Cunningham.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510.

Memorials may be donated to the family for future designation.