Esther Collins Gowan

August 20, 1936 - September 7, 2015

Esther Collins Gowan a native of Grady County Georgia and a resident of Morgan City went home to her heavenly reward on September 7, 2015 at the age of 79.

Esther was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed her family especially during the holidays. She was known to cook for days in preparation, no one could assist as she did it all, with a smile on her face and joy in her heart.

Esther leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband of 61 years Gayle Gowan of Morgan City, sons, Mike and wife Lisa Gowan of Morgan City and Mark W. and wife Julie Gowan of Bayou Vista, daughter-in-law Tonya Gowan, grandchildren, Justin Gowan and Yvonne Graves, Mark E. Gowan and wife Brandy, Nick Gowan and wife Samantha, Ashley Gowan Neuville and husband Clyde, Kelsey Gowan and fiancé James Butts and Carly Gowan. Great- grandchildren Micah, Gabrielle, Priscilla, Brooklyn, Collin, Aidan, London, Jessica, Anndraia, Malachi and Greyson. Sisters Jean Singletary, and Helen Cobb and husband Joe.

Esther was preceded by her parents Earl Sr. and Audry Collins, son Mitch Gowan, brothers Earl Jr. Collins and Willard Collins, and brother-in-law Earl Singletary.

Visitation will be Friday September 11, 2015 at Hargrave Funeral Home 9.00 a.m. until 11.00 a.m. Services will be conducted by her grandson Mark E. Gowan and son Mark W. Gowan at 11.00 a.m. Esther will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Mausoleum with her son Mitch.