Oleda McGowan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Oleda McGowan (Louisville, Kentucky), who passed away on September 7, 2024 at the age of 94. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Oleda McGowan to pay them a last tribute.
As Oleda departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Oleda may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Oleda leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband Fred McGowan; her daughter-in-law Lynette McGowan; and her grandchildren, Tammy and Jeremy. She is survived by: her children, Danny McGowan (Jan), David McGowan (Rosemary) and Diana Logsdon (Terry). She is also survived by 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 10th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Joseph E. Ratterman & Son Funeral Home (7336 Southside Dr, Louisville, KY 40214). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, September 11th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, September 11th 2024 at the Calvary Cemetery (1600 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205).
