Ruth Momee Cowen

1920 ∼ 2009

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Graveside services for Ruth "Momee" L. Cowen, 89, of Lumberton, will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Knupple Cemetery in Silsbee with Tom Cowen and Mark Cowen officiating. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Beloved wife, mother, and "Momee" died November 17, 2009 from a very lengthy illness of Alzheimer's. She was born May 16, 1920 in Voth, TX to Simien and Hattie Shutter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Cowen; parents, three brothers, four sisters; son, Donald Cowen; and great granddaughter, Brandy Marie Tillery. Those left to cherish her memory are, daughter, Nell Frank and husband, David, of Beaumont; sons, Kenneth Cowen and wife, Jackie, of Oklahoma; Tom Cowen of Houston; daughter-in-law, Brenda Cowen; grandchildren, Shari Pratt and husband, Dana, Steve Norris, Mark Cowen and wife, Robin, Michael Cowen and wife, Emily, Melanie Wingate and husband, Bryan, Kevin Cowen, Drew Cowen; and great grandchildren, Brandon Tillery, Anna, Alex, Benjamin Cowen, Kaitlyn, Christopher, Cameron and Conner Cowen and Cody and Sarah Wingate.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.

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Anonymous December 8, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of your loss.##imported-begin##Karen & Carol Burkett/Burkhart##imported-end##

Anonymous November 19, 2009

Losing a loved one is never easy even when you know it is coming. Momee hung on so very long, but she finally went home to be with God where she is at peace. My deepest sympathy to each of you. May each day bring you comfort as you remember all the good##imported-begin##Nancy Crook Stewart##imported-end##

Anonymous November 19, 2009

SO sorry to hear/read about the loss of your dear sweet mother and our former precious neighbor on Laurie Lane--We have missed both Mike and Ruth so very much as "GREAT" next-door neighbors. I will never forget how my two children, Tara29 and Shane 27, wo##imported-begin##Laurie and Wayne Thomas##imported-end##

Anonymous November 18, 2009

Dear Family, My heart is saddened to hear of the loss of our beloved aunt. However, we know she is at peace and resting. May you find comfort in the days ahead to know you are in our prayers.##imported-begin##Suzette Beard-Grimes##imported-end##