Mrs. Cowels was born in Bennettsville, SC, and had lived in West Englewood, NJ, before moving to Freehold Twp. 30 years ago. Mrs. Cowels received her BA in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She was a human interest columnist for the Bergen Record for many years. She is survived by her husband, Clinton J. Cowels, Jr. of Freehold Twp., NJ, 2 Sons: Philip C. Cowels of Camden, NJ and C. Sundiata Cowels of Freehold Twp., NJ, 1 Sister: Bernice Copeland of Ohio and 4 Grandchildren.

Service Information: Funeral arrangements were held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Twp., NJ. For condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.

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