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Obituary For Evelyn McGowan
Mrs. Evelyn McGowan (72)
10-20-1953 1-14-2026
Visitation:
Friday-January 23, 2026
Family Hour:
2:00pm 3:00pm
Public
3:00 pm 6:00 pm
Smith Funeral Home
519 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
Service:
Saturday-January 24,
2026
12:00 pm
Woodlawn Church
1452 Old Hwy 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
Burial:
Salem MB Church Cemetery
Evelyn M McGowan, born and raised by her parents Addie Lee and Theodore Manning in Walthall County. She met and married Wilbur McGowan in holy matrimony, where they raised three children, Gregory Manning, Viola McGowan, and William McGowan. Evelyn was such a generous, loving, and uplifting woman.
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Jonathan McBride sent Sympathy Spray for Evelyn McGowan - January 23, 2026
My Beautiful first cousin who not only offered a warmth receptance to her family of relatives but to everyone that was fortunate to be in her presence💓! I will Always Love and Honor my Beautiful Cousin🫶💞 Rest In Peace🙏🤲!!!!
Praying for the family in this time of loss and sadness. I worked with Ms. Evelyn at Pioneer Aerospace and she was always so kind and friendly. Praying that God holds you close through this trying time. Love you all. God bless you 🙏 ❤️.
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