Emeline R.

Cowin

Emeline R. Cowin daughter of the late Elsie Barnes Vinson and James Franklin Vinson, was born in Redford, Missouri, on February 6, 1919. She departed this life at Licking, Missouri, on February 10, 2007, having attained the age of 88 years and four days.

In 1938 Emeline was united in marriage to Paul W. Pogue, who preceded her in death. Emeline later married Oral Cowin in 1974, who also preceded her in death. She enjoyed taking care of her garden, canning, quilting and embroidery.

Emeline was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, one son, James Pogue, one daughter, Judy Casey, two brothers, Oather and Alvin Vinson, five sisters, Octavia Stout, Ernie Stout, Dollie Barnes, Louise Light and Opal Brewster, two grandchildren, Allen and Eric, and one great-grandchild, Jordan.

Emeline is survived by two sons, Danny M. Pogue and wife Janice of Licking, MO, Johnny L. Pogue and wife Denise of St. Cloud, Florida, two daughters, Inaze Anderson and husband William of Festus, MO, Isalene Voyles of Licking, MO, one brother, Wesley Vinson of Ellington, MO, two sisters, Chestaline Morphis of House Springs, MO, Edna Smock of St. Paul, MN, 32 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Emeline will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and friends who will mourn her passing.

Funeral Services were held at McSpadden Funeral Home
Tuesday February 13, 2007 at 1:00 P.M.
Minister: Pastor Wendell Light Burial: Ellington Memorial Cem.
Pallbearers: Danny Pogue Sr., Johnny Pogue, Greg Fisher,Chris Fisher, Paul Bates, Danny Pogue Jr.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri