Victoria (Vicki) Powers

Today would have been my sister Joyce's 77th birthday. She died a long time ago, but February 1st is linked inextricably now to Vicki's death. I think of them both often, remembering happy times and shared experiences. I still have the bookmark for Vicki´s blog about her travel and food adventures. She wrote so vividly about both those passions of hers. I looked through it just recently to see if she'd added anything about Morocco. Alas not, but I'm pretty sure the country's cuisine will...

I knew Vicki briefly after her diagnosis, and considered it an honor to have met her. Such a zest for life, and such determination to make the best of each moment she was able to experience with loved ones.

I had the pleasure and honor of working under Vicki as her first doctoral student at Emory University. She was an extraordinary adviser, teacher, mentor and friend. We first met as I made my way through the required 3 semester sequence in advanced algebra that she taught. I was a nontraditional student in many ways - much older than most graduate students, more experienced in teaching mathematics than "doing" mathematics and having a nonstandard undergraduate education. Vicki´s friendly...

Colm, your eulogy of Vicki is amazing - such love that pours out through your words. What you wrote has to be one of the sweetest, from the heart eulogy´s I´ve heard. I love how music was woven through your life together. I still have the CD´s you made for Dad and Dotty. And now your comments about the "love birds" (Dad and Dotty) makes more sense - As someone who deeply loved his spouse, you recognized that love in others. I wish I had some magic words to ease your sadness and...

All of us at The Atlanta School loved her. My son went to school with Molly and Anne and he still keeps in touch with Anne. I am shocked and saddened that she's gone. She will be sorely missed as they say. She was brilliant and beautiful in every way.

So many memories of this remarkable woman - we met at my very first conference, when I was a grad student and Vicki a recent PhD. After I finished my degree, Vicki extended to me my first invitation to present at a conference, a kindness that meant so much professionally and personally. We were pregnant with our first-borns at the same time, shared hotel rooms and hosted each other for math meetings, met up with our families including our moms while vacationing in Ireland, held the same...

Colm, Ann, and Molly: Fran and I were so saddened to hear that Vicki has passed. We know you are heartbroken. Cornell seems just behind us. How can she be gone? Our bestest thoughts are with you all, Nessan & Fran

Vicki was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed her company. I will cherish my memories of her and miss her always.

I met Vicki only a few times but will not forget her, such a warm, kind and generous person. Her remarkable mathematical and other accomplishments speak for themselves. Sincere condolences to Colm, Ann and Molly.