Frances Fay

Cowin

Frances Fay Cowin, daughter of the late Yuelle Caps Iler and Ruby Ancel (Roy) Iler, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 17, 1947. She departed this life at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on March 15, 2021, at the age of 73.

On October 21, 1973, Frances was united in marriage to Jerome Vincent Cowin. Frances was of the Pentecost faith. She enjoyed watching the history channel, and reading bible verses and daily devotionals. Frances' greatest joy was spending time with her kids, grandkids and her dog, "Sassy".

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers, Roy Gene, Kenneth, David and Donald Iler, one granddaughter, Brittany Cowin, one great-grandson, Matthew Griffith, and one son-in-law, Jess Marler.

Frances is survived by four sons, Robert Maurer of Licking, Missouri, Brian Cowin and wife Melinda of St. Louis, Missouri, Donald Cowin and wife Melissa of Cedar Hill, Missouri, and Scott Cowin and wife Jessica of Wasilla, Alaska, four daughters, Tammy Meade and husband Donnie of Ellington, Missouri, Taunya Jackson and husband Damon of St. Louis, Missouri, Danielle Cowin and companion Zach of Ellington, Missouri, and Kasey Rizvic and husband Aladin of St. Louis, Missouri, and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frances will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 11 AM – 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 2 PM

Minister: Pastor Gene France

Burial: Chitwood Cemetery

Pallbearer: Brian Cowin, Donald Cowin, Scott Cowin, James Bounds, Michael Cowin, and Josh Burnia

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to McSpadden Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri