Theresa Cowan

Columbus Theresa Gillette Cowan, 80, of the Laurelwoods Assisted Living, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital. A native of Durham, she had resided in Columbus for the past 5 years and was a Research Analyst for the FBI. Mrs. Cowan was the daughter of the late Hugh Gillette and Sally Henderson Gillette. Surviving are her husband whom she married November 17, 1957, James Marvin Cowan of the home; son, Michael Cowan of Alexander; daughter, Terri Cowan and granddaughter, Danielle Cowan both of Ocala, FL and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 2 PM Monday, May 19, 2014 at Anders-Rice Funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Alzheimers Association Mountain Office, 31 College Place, Ste D320, Asheville, NC 28801-2644.