Loena Cowan

Leona Cowan, 77, of the White Oak Community died Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at her home. She was born April 16, 1936, in Ozark to Roy and Mattie Nichols Belt. Leona enjoyed feeding family and friends and seeing to needs of others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Cowan in 2008. She is survived by three children, Virgil Cowan of Greenfield, Tenn., Mattie Carol Cowan of Fayetteville, Betty Traxler of Elkins; four brothers, Billy Belt of Fayetteville, her twin, Leroy Belt of Fayetteville, Larry Belt of Lowell, Lester Belt of Ozark; two sisters, Dolly Green of Jones, Okla., Betty Lessley of Poteau, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at White Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.heritageofnwa.com.