Frances Kowen Green was born Tuesday, May 25, 1915 in Wharton County, TX.
Frances was the last surviving child of the nine children born to Charlie Joseph Gless and wife Magdalena Arps Gless. She is survived by her son Kenneth Earl Kowen and his wife Evelyn Turner Kowen along with grandchildren Ryan Kowen (wife, Kelly) and Lynna Kowen. Great grandchildren are: Bailey Kowen, Amber Kowen, Kiley Harvey, Keagan Harvey and Logan Lindley.
Known to her many nieces and nephews as Aunt Frances, she was a beautician by profession. She loved to travel having visited all states west of the Mississippi plus Canada and Mexico. No matter where she lived, she made friends and was a positive influence to those around her. She also loved to tell her stories which usually ended in a good laugh for all.
Frances died peacefully at home in Bolivar, TN on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at a later date in El Campo, TX.
The family would like to thank the staff of Avalon Hospice for their care and attention of Ms. Frances.
In place of flowers, please make contributions to: Avalon Hospice, 1700 W. Market, Suite C, Bolivar, TN 38008.