Emma Lee Kowis, age 71, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 in Humble, Texas. Emma is survived by her companion of 27 years, Patrick Fountain; children: Brad Lee Sootoo, Elisha Miller, Pamela Ludwig, Linda Kowis, Monty Kowis and their spouses, in addition to grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22nd and Emma’s Celebration of Life 12:30 p.m. Friday, December 23rd at Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.