Emma Christine Powers: Obituary

Emma Christine Powers of Farmington, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis, at the age of 8-1/2 years. She was born on January 22, 1999, in Farmington, the beautiful, perfect daughter of Corey and Julie (Ross) Powers and sister of Ian Scot.

Emma suffered an acute life threatening event at the age of three months, which left her neurologically devastated. For more than eight years, Emma brought an immense amount of love and happiness to her family, friends, nurses, therapists, teachers, doctors, and everyone who knew her. Her mission from God was to teach people how to be patient, how to love more deeply, and how to appreciate every breath and every waking moment. Emma was a brave girl who underwent numerous surgical procedures with determination. Until the end, she fought hard to keep teaching her lessons.

Emma’s favorite times were swinging in her swing in the back yard, having books read to her, taking a stroll in her wheelchair, snuggling with her mom or dad in the rocking chair, having her hair brushed, getting kisses from her big brother, and getting licks on her hands from her dog, Thor.

Emma’s early departure from this life leaves an enormous hole in many people’s lives, especially those caregivers and therapists who have worked with her for years. For the first time ever, “Princess Emma” is running and jumping, chasing butterflies and picking flowers in heaven. She is free from the confines of her wheelchair, and she is dancing with Jesus and all His angels. Her silky golden hair is blowing in the wind as she runs at top speed.

Emma is survived by her parents, Corey and Julie; her brother, Ian; her grandparents, Douglas and Pamela (Berkley) Ross of Farmington and Sylvia (Gaw) Powers of Independence, Mo; her uncles and aunts: Pam (Powers) and Roger Hall of Virginia; Leslie Powers of Colorado; Kevin and Janet Ross of California; Don and Marie Powers of Independence, Mo.; Bradley Ross of California; Scott Ross of California; Jennifer (Ross) and Ryan Roberts of Mississippi; and her cousins: Kerry, Lindsay, Darren, Stephen, Matthew, Rachel, Sarah, Addison, Asher, Audra, Kaitlyn and Joel. She is also survived by hundreds of family members and friends. She was preceded in death by grandfather Buddy F. Powers.

Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, July 28 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Sunday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Farmington on Sunday, July 29 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Merlen Wegener of Lafayette, Indiana officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Farmington. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be directed to the St. Paul Lutheran School Building Fund or the Ronald McDonald House. Confirmation of arrangements, obituary and online condolences at http://www.cozeanfuneralhome.com/.