Louise Walker Gowen, 90, of Bowling Green, KY passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2021 at 9:58. The Adair County native was the daughter of the late Howard Walker Sr. and Mamie Wilson Walker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, Cecil Gowen and a sister to the late Howard Walker (Jr) and Charles Walker of Sparksville. 
 

Mrs. Gowen was a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College and received her bachelor’s degree in education. She was a teacher in the Adair County School System and taught at Keith’s Chapel, Red Lick, Rowe Town, Breeding and Sparksville Grade Center.  Mrs. Gowen retired in 1994 from public service.  She always had a love of learning and wanted all to learn to better themselves.

Mrs. Gowen is one of the last founding members of Sparksville Baptist Church which she was a member until her passing.  She served in the church in a variety of positions throughout the years. She always had a love for the community and especially her church.  

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Ann Gowen Castner of Bowling Green, KY

Son-in-law: Fenner Castner of Bowling Green, KY

2 granddaughters: Shelby Walker Castner and Emily Gowen Castner, both of Bowling Green, KY

Several nieces and nephews

Funeral Service: 3:00pmCT on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Sparksville Baptist Church with Bro. Darrell Landis officiating

Burial: Sparksville Baptist Church Cemetery

Visitation: 4:00-8:00pmCT on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home and after 1:00pmCT on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Sparksville Baptist Church 

Pallbearers: Jon Devore, Landon Keown, Grayson Young, Don Irving, Don Bault and Tony Tanaro. 

Honorary Pallbearers: Marshall Loy, Gene Loy, Michael Walker, Tristian McCarol and Daryl Fletcher.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Sparksville Baptist Church and these donations can be left at the funeral home.