Bernice Burton Cowan, age 88, of Columbia, Ky. passed away Tuesday at 10:20 A.M. at her home.
She was born on Sept. 16, 1928 in Adair County, the daughter of the late Tim & Mary Jane Burton of Adair County.
Preceded in death by one brother & four sisters, Charles Burton, Lucille Burton, Loeta Redmon, Madeline Grider & infant Betty Jean Burton.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband of 72 years Calvin Cowan of Columbia
One son: Ronnie Cowan & fiance' Rhonda Akin of Columbia
One son: Ronnie Cowan & fiance' Rhonda Akin of Columbia
Four daughters: Dean (Donnie) Jessie of Columbia; Kay Carter of Columbia; Beverly Miller of Columbia; Teresa (Terry) Rowe Columbia
One brother: Randall (Judy) Burton of Columbia
Two Sisters: Phyllis (Donnie) Shirley of Columbia; Joyce Alberta Rodgers of Taylorsville, IN
Special friend Rhonda Akin
Sister-in-law Peggy Burton of Columbia
11 Grandchildren: Randy (Kathy) Carter, Tammy (Shane) Morrison, Danny (Krishana) Jessie, Johnny (Rita) Carter, Scotty (Kim) Carter, Wayne Carter, Sandra McCloud, Tasha (Jon) Harden, Brian (Janella) Miller, LeAnna (Josh) Franklin & Keri Rowe & her fiance' Chase Richard.
1 Step-grandson, 17 Great Grandchildren, 4 Step-grandchildren & 2 Great Great Grandchildren
Several nieces, nephews & a host of other relatives & friends survive.
Bernice was a member of Beawallow United Methodist Church, had worked at Union Underwear in Campbellsville, Adair Memorial Hospital, Westlake Regional Hospital, Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown & Adair County Regional Jail for over 20 years
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Funeral service Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Clergy officiating Rev. Clifton Cowan & Rev. Lewis Burton. Interment in Bearwallow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Bearwallow Cemetery and may be left at the Funeral Home. Visitation after 3:30 PM Thursday
Pallbearers: Randy Carter, Johnny Carter, Scotty Carter, Wayne Carter, Danny Jessie & Brian Miller
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements
