Ida Cheryl McCowan, age 65, of McMinnville passed away at her residence Monday night June 17, 2024.

She was born September 7, 1958, to her parents the late Robert and Cora Underwood Prater. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Elmer Ray McCowan; three children, Waylon Ray Farless, Sharon Denise Farless, and Mitchell D. Farless; grandchild, Johnny Farless; sisters, Wilma Jo Sanders, Carolyn Faye Brown, and Novella Hodges; brother, James David Prater.

Ms. McCowan was a member of The House of Prayer Chruch and a Homemaker.

She is survived by granddaughter, Montana Farless; one great-grandchild; sisters, Elizabeth Murphy of Liberty and Litta Murphy of McMinnville; brothers, Danny Prater of Liberty and Michael Prater of Short Mountain; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral service was held at Friday June 21, 2024, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Curtis Young officiating and burial followed in Hunter Memorial Park Cemetery in Watertown.

Pallbearers included Noah Daniel Murphy, Arick Mason Murphy, Johnny Murphy, Danny Ray Murphy, Robert Prater, and Terry Sanders.

Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in memory of Ms. McCowan.

Pallbearers included Noah Daniel Murphy, Arick Mason Murphy, Johnny Murphy, Danny Ray Murphy, Robert Prater, and Terry Sanders.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was charge of the arrangements.