COWDEN Rachel Anne

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• Address: Address:
  Rachel Anne COWDEN
• Reference Number: 1228

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• Address: Address:
  Allan Matthew COWDEN
• Baptism: No
• Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
• Reference Number: 13
• Education: 19 Dec 1993; Old Dominion Univ - BSME

Notes:

Graduated from Old Dominion University.....12/19/93

Allan married VICK Suzanne Michelle on 27 Jan 1995 in Virginia Beach, VA (Providence Presby Ch). Suzanne (daughter of VICK George Kenneth and LODER Linda Lorena) was born on 6 Nov 1970 in Norfolk, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Address: Address:
  Suzanne Michelle VICK
• Reference Number: 563
• Education: 1993, Norfolk, VA (Old Dominion University); Bachelor's Degree In Business Admin
• Occupation: 1999, Fredericksburg, VA; Retail Manager

Notes:

Married:
Family Source

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• Address: Address:
  Dr.Robert Allan COWDEN
• Baptism: New Castle, PA ( St Andrews Epis Church)
• Occupation: Doctor of Education
• Reference Number: US Navy

Dr. married WEST Elizabeth Paige on 11 Mar 1961 in Suffolk, Suffolk, VA. Elizabeth (daughter of WEST Herman Thomas and HORNE Thelma Elizabeth) was born on 20 Nov 1941 in Suffolk, Suffolk, VA; died on 15 Nov 2015 in Chesapeake, VA; was buried on 19 Nov 2015 in Chesapeake, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Address: Address:
  Elizabeth Paige WEST
• Education: Doctorate Degree Accounting
• Occupation: CPA
• Reference Number: 12
• Residence: 3021 Gauntlet Ct, Chesapeake, Virginia, USA
• Baptism: Jun 1952, 1st Baptist Church, Suffolk, VA
• Marriage: 11 May 1961, Suffolk, Suffolk, VA; Marriage

Notes:

(Medical):Died at home as she wanted.

Died:
Passed at 0700 hours

Buried:
Paige West Cowden, loving and devoted wife, mother, proud grandmother, aunt and loyal friend, was called home after a long fight with cancer. She passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 in her home surrounded by family and friends.
Born in Suffolk, Virginia, on November 20, 1941, to the late Thelma H. West and Herman T. West, she was predeceased by her brother, Thomas L. West.
In 1960, Paige met and married her husband and the love of her life, Dr. Robert Cowden. Married for over 54 years, they had three children, two sons and a daughter. Her children and son-in-law, daughter-in-law, soon to be daughter-in-law and beautiful granddaughter, completed what was her most precious possession in life, her family.
To her family, Paige was many things: lawyer, chef, cop, nurse, counselor, confidant, and above all, a fierce protector of those she loved. She loved her family and friends. She found joy in the little things, and her special touch and attention to detail is what made her house a home. Paige had a bottomless font of forgiveness and a huge capacity to love. She made this world a better place and she will be dearly missed.
Following graduation from Suffolk High School, Paige spent many years as a stay-at-home mother. Once all her children were settled in school, she attended Old Dominion University where she studied Business and graduated with honors with a degree in Business Administration. She continued her studies at the University of Richmond and became a Certified Public Accountant. She went to work for the Bank of America in Norfolk and retired as an Assistant Vice President in the credit card department. After retiring from the Bank of America, she remained active in the community, participating in the Red Hat Society and Meals on Wheels, as well as serving on the Harbor Watch Condominium Board.
Paige is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Robert Cowden, son Allan Cowden, his wife Suzanne and their precious granddaughter Rachel, son Christopher Cowden and his fiancé Keisha Scott, and daughter Margaret (Terri) and her husband Christopher Bernier. Also, her nephew Mark and his wife Brenda West always have been a close part of the family, along with her cousin Joan and her husband David Short, and her cousin Gene Harris. Paige also had many special close and supportive friends, including Mary and Tom Fehrs, Judy and Dan Graves, Grace and Jerry Hoggard, Lorraine Melvin and Shirley and Mickey Casady.
Before her passing, Paige stated that she would like everyone to know that she led a very productive and fulfilling life, and felt blessed for all the support and prayers of all the people she touched, and who touched her, during her life, filling it with irreplaceable memories.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, 524 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Dr. Bob Robinson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 653 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial condolences may be made to the American Cancer Research Association at www.cancer.org. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and medical teams who were always there to support Paige and her family during this very difficult time.

George married LODER Linda Lorena about 1966. Linda (daughter of LANGFORD Paul Frank and CLARKE Lorena) was born on 16 Oct 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Railroad
• Reference Number: 216

George married BLIGHT Margaret Carolotta. Margaret was born on 1 Feb 1905 in Port Talbot, Wales, England; died on 7 Mar 1939 in Youngstown, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: 217

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• Occupation: Heavy equip oper for City of Suffolk, Va
• Reference Number: 16
• Residence: Suffolk, VA; North Av
• Census: 1910, Charles County, MD

Notes:

(Medical):Congestive Heart Failure

Census:
Herman T West
in the 1910 United States Federal Census

Name:      Herman T West
Age in 1910:      8
Birth Year:      abt 1902
Birthplace:      Delaware
Home in 1910:      Election District 8, Charles, Maryland
Race:      White
Gender:      Male
Relation to Head of House:      Son
Marital Status:      Single
Father's name:      Ira I West
Father's Birthplace:      Delaware
Mother's name:      Cora J West
Mother's Birthplace:      Delaware
Able to Read:      Yes
Able to Write:      Yes
Neighbors:      View others on page
Household Members:     
Name      Age
Ira I West      30
Cora J West      29
[30]
Olive West      11
Herman T West      8
Mildred West      5
Della West      2

Buried:
I.O. Hill funeral co

Herman married HORNE Thelma Elizabeth on 24 Dec 1932 in Waverly, Sussex County, VA (Waverly Baptist Church). Thelma (daughter of HORNE Herbert Raines and GOODRICH Mary (Pinky) Elizabeth) was born on 17 Apr 1911 in Disputanta, Sussex County, VA Milton Farm/Rt. 460; died on 1 Sep 1980 in Chesapeake, VA; was buried on 3 Sep 1980 in Waverly, Sussex County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: Waverly, Sussex County, VA (Waverly Baptist Church)
• Occupation: Homemaker
• Reference Number: H4
• Census: 1940, Waverly, Sussex County, VA (Horne Family Farm)

Notes:

Married by Rev. Albert B. Harrell

On the 1930 census for Surry County, Guilford Magisterial District, Thelma along with Alma M. Bishop, were listed as boarders at the home of John H. Rogers. Both were employed as sales ladies at the General Store in Spring Grove.

(Medical):3 heart attacks 1st in her early 50's and 2 strokes

Census:
1940 United States Federal Census
about Thelma E West
Name:Thelma E West          
Respondent:Yes          
Age:28          
Estimated Birth Year:abt 1912          
Gender:Female          
Race:White          
Birthplace:Virginia          
Marital Status:Married          
Relation to Head of House:Wife          
Home in 1940:Suffolk, Suffolk City, Virginia View Map          
Street:North Saratoya Street          
House Number:204          
Inferred Residence in 1935:Suffolk, Suffolk City, Virginia          
Residence in 1935:Same Place          
Resident on farm in 1935:No          
Sheet Number:3A          
Father's Birthplace:Virginia          
Mother's Birthplace:Virginia          
Attended School or College:No          
Highest Grade Completed:High School, 3rd year          
Native Language:English          
Veteran:No          
Usual Occupation:Housekeeper          
Neighbors: View others on page          
Household Members:NameAge               
H T West 39               
Thelma E West 28               
Thomas L West 2/12               

Notes:

Married:
Met Thelma when he was working for the predecessor of VDOT and he used to stop by the store in Spring Grove.

Henry married VICK Sarah Louise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married CLARKE Lorena. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]