Ethel Powers, passed away peacefully with family by her side at 1:43pm on January 3rd, 2026.

Ethel was born on April 6, 1949 in San Diego, California and lived most of her life in Topeka KS until she moved to Rossville, Kansas in 2022.

Ethel was a bright and curious child, always at the top of her class in school. As she grew, she developed a deep love for the outdoors—especially fishing, camping, and spending time with her family. Caring for others came naturally to her, and throughout her life she lovingly took on the role of caregiver for many family members, always putting their needs before her own.

She had a special place in her heart for her dogs—Betsy and Baby, who preceded her in passing, and Ginger, who brought her continued companionship. Ethel found joy in the simple pleasures of life: spending time with family, working on puzzles, and coloring on her iPad.

Summer was her favorite season. She loved being outside, sitting peacefully and watching the birds visit the feeder. She was a devoted fan of her favorite shows, faithfully watching Days of Our Lives, Survivor, The Amazing Race, and other reality programs, as well as true crime and true-story documentaries.

One of her favorite traditions was sitting outside on the Fourth of July, watching the Saturn missiles light up the sky. But above all else, the thing she cherished most was her grandchildren. Nothing could light up a room quite like Ethel when her grandkids were near—her joy was unmistakable, and her love for them knew no bounds.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel Anderson and Lee Powers and her great grandson Lane Joseph Green.

Ethel is survived by her siblings, Tom Powers (Barb), Lula Armstrong(Mark), Johnny Powers Sr; her children, Angela Beckwith, Michael Beckwith, Melissa Gerety(Heather) and Chris Hammer(Jason); grandkids- Kimberly, Brian, Samantha, Chelsie, Kayla, Kelsey, Kristin, Austin, Aryon, Cheyenne, and Savannah; and great-grandkids- Alyssa, Heaven, Grace, Faith, Kolbie, Kollyns, Aspen, Oliver, Willow, Hannah, Jordan, Brantley, Hailey, Tatum, Bentley, and Matthew.

A funeral service honoring Ethel’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Rossville Christian Church; an open visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Prairie Home Cemetery. Following the burial, there will be a luncheon prepared at Rossville Christian Church for friends and visitors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville Christian Church and may be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.