Myrtle McGowen

DEXTER, Mo. -- Myrtle McGowen, 74, of Dexter died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, at Missouri Southern Healthcare.

She was born Oct. 6, 1927, at Ellsinore, Mo., daughter of J.O. and Dora Ketcherside Carter. She and Charles McGowen were married Jan. 26, 1943, in Malden, Mo.

Survivors include her husband; Carla Ross of Dudley, Mo., who was raised in her home; a brother, Irvon Carter of Dexter; and a sister, Ira Mae Abbott of Dexter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.

Friends may call at Rainey Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Revs. Dean Williams and Dale Hartle will officiate. Burial will be in Bernie Cemetery.