Cathy Ann Willis

Cathy Ann Powers was born on October 22, 1959 to Lenora Mae (Gordon) Powers and Owen Lee Powers in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She departed this life on September 23, 2026 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her sister Joyce Jean Powers, father Owen Lee Powers, mother Lenora Mae Powers and brother Jacky Wayne Powers. She is survived by her brother John Eugene Powers and partner Bryan Seaton, son Michael Brandon Willis, granddaughter Olivia Layne Willis and grandson Mark Owen Willis.
Cathy grew up in Sapulpa and attended Sapulpa High School, graduating in 1977. She married Michael Dean Willis and together, they had a son, Michael Brandon, in 1980 before divorcing the following year. She worked for several years in the retail sector before moving to healthcare in the early 1980's where she worked positions in health care support and administration and eventually became a nurse. In all, she spent nearly 45 years in healthcare and cared for thousands of patients impacting countless lives. She worked in home healthcare for more than 20 years and spent her last 15 years in long-term care. Her favorite job was her last one - she was honored to work for 10 years at Trinity Woods (formerly Oklahoma Methodist Manor) in Tulsa before retiring due to medical conditions in 2024. She loved the people and families she served.
She was a single mom who put everything she had into raising her son. An incredibly hard worker, she served as an example to those around her. She enjoyed family gatherings and holiday times. She was a very good cook and was the chief medical officer of her immediate and extended family. She took care of people when they needed her. She could always be counted on. She loved to be with friends and enjoyed dancing and socializing. In her later years, she enjoyed attending dance recitals and sports events in support of her grandchildren in additions to some casino time with her friends. She was an incredible daughter, sister, mom, granny and friend. She was always loyal to her people.
Cathy enjoyed attending and viewing church services at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, especially when her grandkids were involved. She lived her life with purpose and she made everyone around her feel good. Although it seems her life was cut short, her family asks that you celebrate her by thanking a nurse or healthcare professional and hugging and loving on your family as much as you can.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Oct 1 from 10:00 AM at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church- Rose Chapel 1301 S. Boston Avenue, Tulsa.
Arrangements are in the care of Green Hill Funeral Home.