Jeanette Owens Obituary

Jeanette Owens

SHREVEPORT, LA - A Memorial Mass celebrating the life of Jeanette Owens will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at St. Matthias Episcopal Church. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Bill McBride. Lunch will be served at the church following the service.

Jeanette was born June 18, 1941 in Shreveport, LA and passed away Sunday, December 16,2012, at Willis-Knighton Medical Center. She was an active member of St. Matthias Episcopal Church for 40 years. Jeanette was in charge of the kitchen and was organizer of all church activities involving the kitchen. She was a member of the Altar Guild and ECW.

A graduate of C.E. Byrd High School, she made Shreveport her home. She and her husband, Tom Owens, were owners of Cotten's Grocery for 32 years.

Jeanette enjoyed traveling and was a world traveler. She and her husband visited many interesting places, and everyone was her "favorite". Jeanette was a "history buff' and enjoyed visiting historic plantation homes with her aunt, Martha Gordon. These two started this "hobby" when Jeanette was only 11 years old. Jeanette also enjoyed her membership in the Eastern Star.

Her parents, son, Jim Owens, sister, Toni Carpenter, and brother, Grady Davidson, preceded Jeanette in death. The ones who will be most profoundly deprived of the warmth of her personality and the strength of her character are her beloved husband of 53 years, Tom Owens; daughter, Michele Owens; grandchildren, Connor Brady and Laurel Brady; sister, Debbie Beach; sisters-in-law, Linda Davison and Pat Davis; brother-in-law, Earl Owens; and aunts, Martha Gordon and Margie Davison.

The family extends a special thanks to the staff of the critical care unit at Willis-Knighton Medical Center, especially Dr. Richard Morrison, and his nurse, Katie. You were our "angels on earth".

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Matthias Episcopal Church Kitchen Fund, 3301 St. Matthias Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109.

Published by Shreveport Times on Dec. 18, 2012.
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To my beloved cousin, you will be missed by your family here, but welcomed by those who wait in Glory for your arrival, knowing we will met again watch over us until that time comes.

Jeff and Brenda Ware

December 19, 2012

I'll miss my sweet neighbor. Sending my sincere sympathy.

Dorothy Gore

December 19, 2012

To the Owens Family...Our deepest sympathy. From Mark DuSaules and everyone at Scariano Brothers.

December 19, 2012

May God Bless!

Michael Brady

December 19, 2012

I am Praying for all in the family so that God may guide each one and protect them as they mourn this great loss. I know that she is already missed and will be missed for years to come.

Michael Brady

December 19, 2012

Tommy and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. My time with Jeanette was short, but I had come to respect and love her. May God bless you and the family. She will be missed.
Mary Bringol

December 18, 2012

Oh my. i am beside myself. at a loss. not knowing how to convey the love i feel for Mr. and Mrs Owen. she nurtured me and always made me feel loved. you both did. thank you for everything. Mr. owen; my sincere condolences

maria morgan

December 18, 2012

Tommy My prayers are with you.
Bubba

December 18, 2012

Tom and Michele,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jeanette was always so kind to me. She treated me like one of her own and exhibited the true Christian spirit. I will always remember her and miss her. You all are in my prayers.

Michael Carmody

December 18, 2012

Jeanette and her husband, Tommy, were always kind,thoughtful,and sweet to my mother,Mildred Cotten, and I will always be grateful.She Will be missed.

Martha Cotten Avegno

December 18, 2012

Jeanette will be missed in our neighborhood. God bless you, Tommy. So very sorry.

Gary and Doris Johnson

December 18, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Kimberly Anderson Brown

December 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John H. Banks and Family

December 18, 2012

Dear Tommy & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We have many fond memories of you and Jeanette. H.P. & Delma Burke

December 18, 2012

Tom, I am so sad to hear of the passing of Jeanette. She was a very special lady and I have enjoyed visiting with her over the years.

Mary Ann Heim

December 18, 2012

I called on you and Ms. Jeanette for years as a rep for Red Man & Days Work & also used you to cut up my deer. My condolences to you and family at this time.
Cecil Waters
West Monroe, LA

December 18, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dennis & Inez Anderson

December 18, 2012

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