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     Myrtle Elizabeth Taylor was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 223-01-1958.⁶ She was born on November 5, 1908 at Allens Creek, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,4,6,2,3,5 As of September 17, 1927,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Walter Cabell Gowen Sr., son of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on September 17, 1927 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3,7,5 Myrtle Elizabeth Taylor died on October 30, 1991 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 82.^4,6,3,5 She Myrtle Taylor Gowen, the widow of Walter C. Gowen, Sr., departed this life October 30, 1991. She was born November 5, 1908, at Allens Creek, VA. Mrs Gowen is survived by her son, Walter C. Gowen, Jr; brother, John A. Taylor; granddaughter, Theresa Gowen; grandson, Stephen Gowen; and a great-grandson. Interment Forest Lawn. Mrs. Gowen was an avid gardner and was loved by all who knew her. on October 31, 1991.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 231-60-8253.⁵ Maryane Lou "Mary" Hicks was born on January 4, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,5,3 As of August 27, 1966,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Walter Cabell Gowen Jr., son of Walter Cabell Gowen Sr. and Myrtle Elizabeth Taylor, on August 27, 1966 at Richmond, Virginia.¹ Maryane Lou "Mary" Hicks and Walter Cabell Gowen Jr. were divorced on September 25, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.² Maryane Lou "Mary" Hicks died on March 22, 2006 at Naples, Collier Co., Florida, at age 59.^5,6,4 She Maryane Dedmore, 59, of Naples, died unexpectedly on March 22, 2006. Formerly from Milwaukee, she had been a Naples resident since 1998. She was an honored volunteer with the Collier County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Maryane is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 20 years, Michael S. Dedmore; children, Theresa in Virginia and Stephen, now serving in the US Air Force; step-children, Traci A. Flowers of Corvallis, MT; Dustin M. Dedmore of Tucson, AZ; Adam A. Dedmore of Anchorage, AK; Nathan P. Dedmore of Mesa, AZ; aunt, Dot Lockett of Hampton Roads, VA; and several grandchildren. Her little beagle “Buddy" will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her dear aunt Lou Hannah. on March 25, 2006.⁴

     Sadie Beatrice Fitzgerald was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 227-18-6258.⁴ She was born on November 10, 1913 at Massies Mill, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,2 As of February 10, 1931,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Howard Raymond Gowen, son of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on February 10, 1931 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ Sadie Beatrice Fitzgerald died on July 27, 1987 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 73.^3,5

     Ella Frances Gowen was buried at Essex Cemetery, Tappahannock, Essex Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on December 1, 1931 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,6 As of April 6, 1947,her married name was Spicer.² She married Otis Lee Spicer on April 6, 1947 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.^2,7 Ella Frances Gowen and Otis Lee Spicer were divorced on October 11, 1955 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁷ As of June 30, 1956,her married name was Jones.³ Ella Frances Gowen married Robert Lewis Jones Sr. on June 30, 1956 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,8,3 Ella Frances Gowen died on March 24, 2018 at Essex Co., Virginia, at age 86.⁴ She JONES, Frances Gowen, 86, of Tappahannock, a retired supervisor at Levi Strauss & Company, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Jones Sr. She is survived by her children, Robert Jones Jr. (Jill), Sharlene Rose (Bob) and Otis Spicer (Joy); six grandchildren; sister, Patsy Little; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be in Essex Cemetery. on March 27, 2018.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 225-40-9525.¹⁰ James Raymond Gowen Sr. was born on October 30, 1935 at Richmond, Virginia.^4,6,10,11,8 He married Eleanor Patricia Smith on March 27, 1954 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁶ James Raymond Gowen Sr. and Eleanor Patricia Smith were divorced on November 22, 1971 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ James Raymond Gowen Sr. married Rita Sue Scott on June 30, 1973 at Orange Co., Florida.¹² James Raymond Gowen Sr. and Rita Sue Scott were divorced on July 6, 1983 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ James Raymond Gowen Sr. married Patricia Ann Thacker on December 15, 1986 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ James Raymond Gowen Sr. died on August 9, 2006 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 70.^10,9,11,7 He Mr. James R. "Country" Gowen Sr., 70, of Richmond, passed away suddenly August 9, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Sadie Gowen. He is survived by his wife, Patricia R. Gowen; a son, James R. Gowen Jr; five daughters, Cynthia Moore, Loretta Shannon, Kim Sevin, Devron Rogers and Jamie Mennechey; two sisters, Frances Jones and Patricia Little; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. on August 12, 2006.⁹

     Jerry Norman Little Sr. was buried at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery, 17420 Shiloh Church Road, Montpelier, Hanover Co., Virginia.³ He was born in February, 1941 at Macon, Bibb Co., Georgia.^1,4 He married Patricia Carol Gowen, daughter of Howard Raymond Gowen and Sadie Beatrice Fitzgerald, on June 24, 1963 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,3 Jerry Norman Little Sr. died on March 31, 2003 at Beaverdam, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 62.^2,3 He BEAVERDAM, VA - Jerry Norman Little, Sr., age 62, died at his home on Monday, March 31, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gowen Little; two sons and their wives, Jerry Norman, Jr. and Bonnie Little, of Suwanee and Jerry Dale and Rose Little of Beaverdam, VA; a daughter, Cheryle Wolfenbarger; a brother, Larry Beckett Little of Jacksonville, FL; a sister, Gall Lillie Lamb of Tybee Island; granddaughters, Stephanie and Kelly Wolfenberger and Michele and Melissa Little of Suwanee; two grandsons, Jacob and Charlie Little of Beaverdam, VA; four nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at Shiloh United Methodist Church. Interment in church cemetery. on April 3, 2003.³

     Robert Lewis Jones Sr. was buried at Essex Cemetery, Tappahannock, Essex Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 229-22-1837.⁷ He was born on March 10, 1926 at Dunbrooke, Essex Co., Virginia.^3,7,4,8,5 He married Ella Frances Gowen, daughter of Howard Raymond Gowen and Sadie Beatrice Fitzgerald, on June 30, 1956 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,1,4 Robert Lewis Jones Sr. died on June 8, 2011 at Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,7,6

     Mark Jonathan Mancini was born on May 16, 1948 at Denver, Colorado.^2,1 He married Cynthia Marie Gowen, daughter of James Raymond Gowen Sr. and Eleanor Patricia Smith, on November 9, 1974 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ Mark Jonathan Mancini and Cynthia Marie Gowen were divorced on September 13, 1984 at Henrico Co., Virginia.² Mark Jonathan Mancini died on August 7, 2000 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 52.³ He Mark J. Mancini, 52, of Richmond, died August 7, 2000, after a long illness. He is survived by five children, Mark II, Nicole, Phillip and Paul Mancini, Kathleen Thompson; four grandchildren; his mother, Alice Horsey; stepfather, Jack Horsey; father, Nick Mancini; two brothers, Dan and Dave Mancini. on August 10, 2000.⁴

     Arthur Clinton Thurston Jr. was born on January 17, 1946 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Cynthia Marie Gowen, daughter of James Raymond Gowen Sr. and Eleanor Patricia Smith, on October 31, 1984 at Henrico Co., Virginia.¹ Arthur Clinton Thurston Jr. and Cynthia Marie Gowen were divorced on May 2, 1994 at Henrico Co., Virginia.³ Arthur Clinton Thurston Jr. died on March 20, 2013 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 67.⁴ He THURSTON, Arthur C. Jr., of Richmond, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2016, at the age of 70. He retired from Henrico County Public Schools (Byrd Middle). He was presently employed at West End Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his son, Ryan Thurston (Dannielle); his grandson, Aiden Thurston; his mother, Margaret Thurston; his sister, Linda Garrett (Charles); his niece, Tracey Glascock (Donald and children); and Cindy Moore (David and children). Arthur is remembered by his family and friends as a very caring and dedicated man. He touched so many lives with his smile and sense of humor. on March 27, 2016.⁴