Edith Maurice Owen

Edith Maurice Owen, 72, went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 13, 2017. She passed away peacefully at her residence in Purdon, surrounded by her family. Maurice was born on October 22, 1944 in West Point, MS. She moved to Corsicana at age 12, graduated from Corsicana High School in 1962, and attended Navarro College. Also in 1962, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Floyd Owen, with whom she shared 54 years. Maurice loved helping people find homes during her 32 years of service as a real estate agent and broker but was even more dedicated to her faith in God and to sharing his Word. She pastored at many locations in the Corsicana and DFW areas over the years and did outreach work with prisoners, the youth, and the elderly. She also traveled to minister in Jamaica, the UK, and Africa. Maurice was preceded in death by her father Sylvester Gregg, mother Letha Woodard Gregg, and brother David Gregg. She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth Owen, her daughter Monica Moody and husband Matt, and her grandchildren, whom she adored, Kaya and Kaleb Moody. She is also survived by her brother Bobby Gregg and his wife, Carol, brother James Parker, sisters Sylvia Singleton, Julia Wilcoxson, and her husband B.A., and Deborah Parker; her husband Kenneth’s brothers Don Owens and his wife Juanita, Robert L. Owen and his wife Sandra, and sister Earlene Bowling and her husband Johnnie; beloved nieces Denise Rost, Kim Field, Bethany Urshan and her husband Andrew, Kathy York and her husband Alvin, Jan Richey and her husband Kent, and Lynn Ries and her husband Craig; beloved nephews Johnnie Bowling, Jr. and his wife Sue, Joe Bowling and his wife Cindi, Kenny Owens and his wife Stacey, Jimmy Owens and his wife Molly, and Michael Owen and his wife Angie. Maurice is also survived by numerous great-nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Dawson, TX. A celebration of Maurice’s life will follow at 2:00 p.m., with pastor and cousin Steve Burleson officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow immediately at Hamilto- Beeman Cemetery in Retreat. Pallbearers will be Kenny Owens, Jimmy Owens, Johnnie Bowling, Jr., Joe Bowling, Josh Bowling, Josh Burleson, Matt Moody, and Kaleb Moody. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Gregg, Don Owens, Robert L. Owen, Randall Burleson, Billy Burleson, Garland Burleson, and Bill Sherrard. Maurice’s family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the many churches, extended family, and special friends who have provided unending love, prayer, and support during Maurice’s illness. Special thanks goes to Family First Hospice of Ennis and Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maurice Owen Memorial Fund at Citizens National Bank, 100 N. Main St., Corsicana, TX 75110. (903-875-2300) Online donations may be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/maurice-owen-memorial-fund

Edith Maurice Owen

October 22, 1944 - February 13, 2017