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Doris M. Boudreaux Cowan

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Doris Cowan Obituary

COWAN Doris M. Boudreaux Cowan, age 82, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at her residence. A native of Belle Rose, La., and a resident of Metairie, La. for 60 years. She is survived by her husband, Hugh J. Cowan, her sons, Kenneth Cowan (Patricia) and Wayne Cowan ( Tammy), daughters, Ramona Simon (Randy) and Diane Rougelot (Sidney), sisters Wilma Medine, Ella Guilfou, and Mary Lovell, 10 grandchildren, Michael, Angela, Marie, Jeanne, Sidney, Monica, Kenneth, Maria, Andrew, Melanie and 9 great-grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Edma Boudreaux, and sister Mildred LeBlanc. She graduated from Belle Rose High School, worked as a LPN, and also pursued her true passion, Art, and was a member of several Art Associations. She was a parishioner of St. Angela Merici Parish. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001 on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Visitation from 12:00 pm until funeral time. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Online condolences available at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com In Lieu of Flowers the family request donations to be made to The American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 18 to Jul. 21, 2013.

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Edna Poche

July 24, 2013

You are all in my prayers,Doris was a
really great lady and cousin and I enjoyed being with her on my visits and in May for the day,wish I could have had more time with her, and I will always love and remember her. Love you guys
Edna Poche

EJ Hematolgy and Ocology -Dr Cosgriff and staff

July 24, 2013

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family....

Cathy Cole Hightower

July 24, 2013

I have known you all since I was a kid, my sincerest condolences.

Donna Braud

July 22, 2013

She was a sweet lady and wonderful artist. She taught me art, shared and encouraged me in the arts through our friendship. I will always cherish the times I have spent with her. Peace to you, Doris .

July 21, 2013

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU IN COPING WITH THIS GREAT LOSS.MAY OUR FOND MEMORIES OF HER KEEP HER FOREVER ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS.LOVE AND PRAYERS, BOB & IVY LANDRY

wayne cowan

July 21, 2013

Mom i will miss you but i hope to see you again in heaven where i know you are now looking down on me .You were the best mom ever.I love you mom.Your son wayne

July 21, 2013

Greatly missed by old school mates! Rest in peace my friend! Mr. and Mrs Willie J Comeaux Class of "48"

Marilyn Mayzak

July 21, 2013

Sorry to here about Doris. My heart goes out to the family. She was my god mother from the LaGrange family.

Kevin Tate

July 20, 2013

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

carolyn shorts

July 20, 2013

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

MR &MRS JAMES ,CAROLYN SHORTS

July 20, 2013

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

TERRY BARBER

July 20, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Heidi Kaiser

July 20, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

July 20, 2013

Sympathy and prayers
C.J. and Patsy Breaux

Judy Erwin

July 19, 2013

Doris was not only a wonderful artist but was kind and generous with her art and supporting the West Bank Art Guild over the years, she was a valuble member of the art community, a beautiful person. She will be dearly missed but forever in our hearts. Our heartfelt thoughts r with the family.
Judy Erwin, past president
WBAG

Kathey Tilghman

July 19, 2013

I love you Aunt Doris and you will be missed by so many. Glad I got to see you Sunday and you knew who I was. Thank you for all that you have done for all of our families.

Annie Strack

July 19, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Doris will be missed by all who knew her.

Carolyn (Rice) Blanchard

July 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her.

Paul Forstal

July 18, 2013

Dear Cowan Family,
Doris was a fine lady and women and I will miss her. She was always kind and helpfull to me. Her talent was amazing. As you go through life you are lucky when you meet a person like Doris. May she rest in peace next to God tonight.

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