Jean Cowden Saunders

Jean Cowden Saunders, 84, Benton, passed away April 13, 2011. She graduated from Wesleyan College and taught in the Bryant School System. Later, she founded and successfully ran Cowden Art Conservation for many years. Jean also was an author and published children's books. Her interests included, flower gardens and working crosswords. Survivors, son, David Henry Cowden III and wife, Era, daughter, Jean Cowden Kisker and husband, Harry, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Graveside Memorial services by Ashbys will be 3 p.m., Monday at Pine Crest Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, Ashbys, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.