Alice Ruth Cowans, age 76, of Rialto, California passed away on Thursday January 23, 2020. Alice was born May 4, 1943 to Willie and Carrie Cowans. She had five brothers and five sisters.
Alice graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1961. She then continued her education and dedicated her life to nursing for the next 40 years. She loved helping others and her community.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and three brothers. Also by two of her own children; Sylvia and Anitra Maguire. She is survived by her daughter; Michelle (Larry) Riley-Long and her son; Russell (Barbara) Smith. Alice also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was loved by many, and will be greatly missed.
A funeral service for Alice will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Mt. View Mortuary & Cemetery, 570 East Highland Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mtviewsanbernardino.com for the Cowans family.