Photo courtesy of Hernandez Funeral Home - Rosenberg
Rosenberg, Texas
Apr 25, 1962 – Dec 24, 2025
Melva Elaine Gowan, 63, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Needville, Texas.
Meg was born April 25, 1962, in Columbus, GA to the late Ervin Montgomery Gowan, Jr. and Savannah Melvina Gowan.
Meg is preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Linda Sue Murphy.
Meg is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Phillip Ervin Gowen and Mary Rebecca Gowan of Lafayette, AL., her brother Robert Wayne Gowan of Prattville, AL., her girlfriend, Kathleen Marie O’Dowd, as well as a host of nieces and nephews and first cousins, as well as numerous caring friends all loved by Meg.
Meg was a draftsman by trade and had worked locally at Dreco National Oilwell. Meg was an artist, musician, and singer and had a deep love for animals and was an active animal rescuer.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church 9214 Main St. in Needville, Texas. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Guy Public Cemetery.
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Meg's funeral service has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 25 with her Memorial service at 1:30 p.m. and graveside at 3:00 p.m. Happy Birthday, Meg. Smile. I miss you.
Kathleen O'Dowd
February 16, 2026 | Needville, TX | Friend
Meg's funeral service this Saturday is being postponed until further notice due to the impending winter storm.
Kathleen O'Dowd
January 20, 2026 | Needville, TX | Friend
Aunty Meg, was so kind! Funny and she loved her animals. She was warm and I loved her dearly. I know she is in heaven watching over US. Meg you are truly missed. Love you always. Lanray Easler
January 11, 2026
Meg, Kathleen, Chuck, and The Big Fish in Sargent
Kathleen O'Dowd
January 10, 2026 | Needville, TX | Friend
Meg was kind and caring and loving to all and taught me true charity. I miss my friend dearly.
Kathleen O'Dowd
January 10, 2026 | Needville, TX | Friend