Cynthia Leora Cowley, 79, of Ames, IA, entered into the presence of our Savior on Wednesday, March 30, at the Israel Family Hospice. Cynthia was born in Waterloo, IA, to Joseph and Leora (Fairbanks) Cowley, on May 21, 1931. She is survived by a brother Robert (Virginia) Cowley of Ames, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Frank. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. and the service at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, at the Campus Baptist Church where she was a member. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Waterloo Memorial Park in Waterloo, IA. Condolences may be sent to www.stevensmemorialchapel.com.Arrangements under the direction of Stevens Memorial Chapel, Ames, IA.