Ramona Lee Cowger, 91, of DeKalb, MO, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at a Kansas City, MO health care facility. She was born February 4, 1932 in Rural Dekalb, MO, daughter of Marie and Loren "L.C." Long.
She attended the Bethel School and later DeKalb High School. On March 19, 1949, she married her husband of 56 years, Roy Cowger. Ramona worked many years for Stanley Home Products. She was also a devoted Homemaker, and a very caring and loving lady, who was always there for her family and provided a listening ear. Ramona could often be found outside enjoying her garden. One of many things she will be remembered for was her fall tradition of picking apples and making applesauce. Over 25 years, she was a devoted member of C.A.S.A (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Ramona was a proud longtime member of the former DeKalb United Methodist Church and also an advocate for carrying on the memory of the former Bethel School.
Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roy Cowger, son, Rocky Cowger, and brother, Dean Long.
Survivors include sons, Rog (Susan) Cowger of DeKalb, MO, Ron (Kelly) Cowger of Liberty, MO, daughter-in-law, Michele Cowger of Louisburg, KS, grandsons, Scott (Melanie), of Dekalb, MO, Cody (Ashton), of DeKalb, MO, Zach (Leslie), of Waterloo, IL, Josh, of Lawrence, KS, Bradyn, of Springfield, MO, and Landyn, of Liberty, MO, and 10 great-grandchildren, Khloe, Kendrix, Rylie, Brayton, Lena, Logan, Caleb, Brooke, Dylan and Levi.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home, with Interment following at Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Jim Barnett, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Tuesday at Rupp Funeral Home.