Created August 27, 2018
In Memory
This eternal flame burns forever
in remembrance of Joan L. Cowell
Joan L. Cowell
August 4, 1940 - August 30, 2024
Joan L. Cowell, a cherished member of
her family, passed away on August 30,
2024, at the age of 84. Born on August 4, 1940, in Codell, Kansas, Joan lived a
life enriched with faith, family, and
service.
Joan was a devoted follower of the
Lord and a member of the Indian Springs
Baptist Church.
Together with her husband, the late Col. Donald M. Cowell, they
dedicated their lives to planting churches
across Oregon, Washington, and
Arkansas. Their shared mission and
unwavering commitment to their faith left a
lasting impact on many communities.
An avid quilter, Joan expressed her
creativity fabric by fabric, weaving love into
everything she created. Her passion for travel
and camping was matched only by
her dedication to the Good Sam Camping
Club, where she served as the
Assistant Director alongside her late
husband for many years.
These adventures
brought her joy and allowed her to forge
lasting memories with family and friends.
Joan also loved serving as a
Chaplain's wife for 28 years while they were
stationed at 9 different Air Force bases.
Joan's legacy lives on through her
loving family. She is survived by her daughter,
Debbie Ackerman and her husband Bill;
sons Jeffrey Cowell and his wife Erin,
Destry Cowell and his wife
Debbie, and Rich Cowell and his wife Terri. Joan took
great pride in her grandchildren, including
Bill Ackerman and his wife Dustie,
Kimber Ackerman, Sydney Carter and her husband Jackson, Sarah Castleberry
and her husband Evan, Jake Cowell, Darci Cowell, DeAnn Cowell, Denae
Cowell, Emma Perry and her husband
Jim, Kaitlin Cowell, and Megan Cowell.
She is also a great-grandmother to
Norah Jane Carter.
Joan is remembered fondly by her
brother, Paul Smith; and sisters, Janet
Clayton and Joyce Johnson and her husband Robert.
Joan was preceded in death by her
loving husband of 65 years, Donald M.
Cowell.
She shared a special bond with her late sister, Dian Smith, who has
also preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held 2:00-3:00 PM,
Friday, September 6, 2024 with funeral
service following at 3:00 PM at Indian
Springs Baptist Church, 23581 I-30,
Bryant, AR .She will be laid to rest at the Arkansas
State Veterans Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Charlie
Davidson Sunday School Class at Indian
Springs Baptist Church, 23581 I-30,
Bryant, AR .
Joan's infectious spirit, warm heart,
and unwavering faith created a profound
impact on all who knew her. The love she
bestowed upon her family, church, and
friends was immense and will be deeply
missed. Her legacy of love and service
to others will remain a guiding light
for all whose lives she touched.
Though She's gone, She is not forgotten.
Though absent, She remains in spirit.
Though once a worker, She now rests.
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