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Phyllis Cowsert Obituary

Cowsert, Phyllis Eva Phyllis Eva Cowsert died peacefully at 89 years old in Chico, CA on June 28, 2015. She was born June 10, 1926 to Evelina & Edward Gier. She was married to Frank Cowsert for 60 years. She was the Sacramento County Librarian in Courtland, CA. She loved baking and took many baking classes. She is survived by her children Frank Cowsert, Jr. (Jean), Kathleen Daggett (James), Jackie Molina (Dave) and Kelly Calabrese (Frank) as well as her grandchildren Karen Molina, Andrea Kellogg (Tim), Chrissy Chapman (Jake), Kimi Holmes, James Cowsert, Michael Calabrese and Sam Calabrese. She is also survived by 6 great grandchildren. Phyllis was predeceased by her parents, husband, her brothers and one great grandchild. Her family and friends will miss her kind smile. There are no services planned at this time.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jul. 3, 2015.

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Iola

July 8, 2015

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Phyllis.
I know she will be missed dearly. May the God of all comfort,comfort you during this time with his promise to ressurect our loved ones some day. Know that I am thinking of your family an am keeping you in my prayers.
Iola

Frank Dupree

July 5, 2015

Kelly, I forgot to leave contact info with the last entry.

July 3, 2015

I had the pleasure of occasionally working with Phyllis at the Galt Library many years ago. She was such a lovely person and great company. May she rest in peace.

Sally Dinelli
former Branch Supervisor

Frank Dupree

July 3, 2015

Kelly, so sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you and yours.. Just sitting here remembering the time you and I shared at UCDMC.. Very fond memories..

Sonia Louie (Lovejoy)

July 3, 2015

Much love and thoughts to the Cowsert family. She was a great lady and made a huge mark in my life and gave me the gift of reading as well and many, many other great times and trips with Kelly and Frank and Evelina! Miss you Phyllis. Glad you are home with our heavenly father.

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