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Jean Cowin Obituary
Mrs. Cowin is preceded in death by parents, Joe and Doris Phelps of Bear Grass; sister, Dean Phelps Hartsfield of Atlanta, Ga.; and daughter, Cynthia Walker.
Mrs. Cowin is survived by husband, Ben Simon Cowin; brother, William Thomas Phelps and wife, Becky, of Camden; sons, Ben Sheppard and fiancée, Tracey Wynne, Thomas Clayton and wife, Johnna; daughter, Dana Manning and husband, Ray; grandchildren, Jonathan Cowin, Megan Haislip and husband Jason, Lauren Cowin, Jason Cowin and Taylor Manning.
"Mama Jean" was most recently an employee of Piggly Wiggly of Williamston. She was loved and will be dearly missed by her family, and church friends. She will always be remembered for her outgoing personality and dedication to helping others.
Funeral services will be held at Rose of Sharon Original Free Will Baptist Church in Bear Grass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday July 30, 2010. Burial will follow at the Cowin Cemetery at 1455 Cowin Road across from the home. The family will receive friends at the church tonight from 6:30-8:00 and other times at the home. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Bear Grass Fire Dept. 1741 Cowin Road, Williamston NC 27892 or Rose of Sharon Building Fund 8000 Bear Grass Road, Robersonville NC 27871. Arrangements by Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston.
On line condolences to www.biggsfuneralswilliamston.com.
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Johnny Vernon Phelps
August 24, 2010
I'm deeply saddened for the family's loss, I send my condolence. I don't have much memory of Jean as we have not had any contact for probably more than 50 years. I do have memories of visiting Mr. Joe and Ms. Doris with my parents (Vernon and Surreatha Phelps) when I was a little boy. Mr. Joe and my dad were 1st cousins. I being younger than Jean, Dean and Thomas, well you know how that is, when you're 18, an 8 year old doesn't hold your attention. Anyway, I wish the family peace and comfort knowing that there "IS" as better place than here.
August 2, 2010
I am sorry for your family's loss. I remember hearing about Jean Phelps and her sister Dean when I was growing up. My next memory is teaching Ben, Clayton and Dana at Bear Grass School. I also taught Megan and Lauren at ECU. Piggly Wiggly will never be the same without seeing Jean at the cash register. Recently I found out that Jean and I were a little bit kin. I was a Mobley and there are Wynnes in my background.
May you find some comfort in knowing others are remembering you in prayer.
Maxine Ouellette
Joanna Stox
July 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Revilla
July 29, 2010
I am so sorry at your loss. Ms. Manning was always so happy and kind when she would visit Dana at work in Pitt County. I pray that the Lord will comfort you all as only He can.
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