Patricia A. Van Tasell was born March 11, 1951, in Henderson Kentucky, the daughter of William Raymond Raley and Bernice Ella Raley (Todd). She attended Desoto High School in Desoto, Kansas until 11th grade. She married young and lived a life full of adventure. Patricia would go wherever her heart would call her, including South Carolina with a van, a dog and some hot pants. She was always a free spirit and the life of the party. She knew how to turn heads with a personality as vibrant as the sun. She was never at a loss for husbands or friends. A cold beer, a back country road and good music was all that it took to keep her happy. Patricia was a talented lady. She could dance, sing and create any craft piece you would challenge her to. If ever you couldn’t find her, look near the water. She was either in it or sitting on the bank fishing.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her sister Vicky Bolen and husband Mike of Wellsville, Kansas, Larry Raley and wife Pam of Eudora, Kansas, daughter April Feris and her husband, Danny, of Amoret. Daughter Tiffany Horne of Vasaar, Kansas. Son Paul Powell and wife Vicky of Independence, Kansas. Twelve grandchildren, Bridgette Miller, Katie Hein, Lindsey Conn, Abby Bontrager, Bella Feris, Keirsten Lindsey, Scottie Enegren, Damon Glayzer, Dakota Brannan, Christopher Crooks, Travis Crooks, and Anthony Hartpence. Four Nieces, Amy Balmaz, Michelle Bolen, Crystal Moyer, Ashley Bolen. One Nephew, Bill Raley. Ten Great grandchildren and many great nieces and nephews.
