Merle Janette Cowan Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle Janette Cowan of Sierra Vista, Arizona, born in Thomasville, Georgia, who passed away on March 1, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Janette Cowan to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil A. Mills and Beatrice R. Mills (Richardson); her husband Robert E. Cowan; her siblings, Larry and Joanne; her nephew Wayne Mills; and her grandson Jeremy Bright.

She is survived by: her children, Patti M. Bright (Robert) and Richard D. O'Steen (Karen); her stepdaughter Carol Cowan (Rich); her granddaughters, Jenna, Kyla, Keara and Katelyn; her stepgrandson Wood; her stepgreat-grandson Forrest; her nephews, Tony Raulerson and Johnny Mills; and her niece Pamela.