Mary Boaze

Mary Glen Cowan Boaze, 100, formerly of Danville, VA, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Grace and Matthew Keesee. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her first husband, Howard V. Cowan and her second husband, Randolph Boaze; and her siblings, Ryland Kessee, Baxter Keesee, Evelyn Gardner and M L Keesee. She is survived by her sons, Frank N. Cowan and wife Mary Ann, and Howard "Vern" Cowan, Jr. and wife Sarah. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Amy Cowan Meyer, Mary "Ashly" Cowan Criswell, Neil Cowan, Chris Cowan, and Brandon Cowan; and eight great-grandchildren. Mary was a devoted member of Moseley Memorial United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir for many years. Mary was a loyal servant of God, family and friends. She adored her children and grandchildren, and showed love and kindness to everyone she knew. Mary Glen was LOVE. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 27 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Townes Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 4:00 PM at Townes Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Laurice Jones-Wilks officiating, followed by a private burial. At other times the family will be at the home of Vern Cowan, 420 Thistle Trail.