Mary Beard Cowgill, 99, of Van Wert passed away at 8:20 a.m., Monday at Vancrest of Van Wert.
She was born on April 5, 1923, the daughter of the late Perry and Maude Springer. She was married to Joe Cowgill who also preceded her in death in 1971. Mary was also preceded in death by two daughters, Janet Crowe and Sue Raney.
Family survivors include her three sons, Jerry (Shirley) Beard, James “Jim” (Teresa) Beard, and Rick (Debbie) Beard all of Van Wert; a daughter Evelyn (Gerald) Breece of Van Wert; seventeen grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren.
Mary was a member of Calvary Evangelical Church, Van Wert.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Clark Williman officiating. Interment will follow at Ridge Cemetery. Calling hours are 9 - 11 a.m., prior to the service Thursday.
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