Doris "COOKIE" J. Chown

Of Jackson, passed away at her home on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 83. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William E. Chown and daughter Tonya A. Chown. She is survived by her four children, Bill (Mary Jo) Chown, Harry Chown, Monte (Amy) Chown, Monique (Bill) Morehouse; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews, special niece Kendra (Dennis) Fletcher, loving family members and friends. Cookie filled her days outside the home at Mechanical Products, Wendy’s, and “Cookie’s Beauty Salon”, where her career blossomed. Let's not forget all the times she spent working side by side next to her husband with a paintbrush in hand! Other interests she enjoyed were bowling, bingo and a love for the Casino slots. And there was No song she wouldn’t dance too! Cookie took pride in her gardening and a clean kitchen floor!

She loved her family that “words” cannot express. She will be extremely missed.

Much Gratitude to the Oncology Department at Henry Ford Allegiance, and an extra “thank you” to Tracy Stanton RN and Dr. Hazzi for the heartfelt care and concern they gave Cookie. It never went unnoticed.

The family would like to acknowledge the staff at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice for all the physical, emotional and spiritual care provided, especially Dan RN. The family will receive friends for visitation at Burden & Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home (1806 E. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49202) on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM with a Celebration of her life immediately following, with Pastor Tracy Collier officiating. In Lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the American Cancer Society or Eight Days of Hope in Cookies name.

Cookie will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery next to the “Love of Her Life”.