Parents Father: FRANCIS, Joseph Manning Mother: KIRKPATRICK, Gertrude Marie Birth Born on January 30, 1925 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX Death Died on March 25, 2006 in Brownfield, Terry Co., TX Buried in Terry County Memorial Cemetery in Brownfield, Terry Co., TX Marriages McGOWAN, William Joseph Married on July 27, 1944 in New Braunfels, Comal Co., TX Children McGOWAN, William Joseph: May 23, 1945 McGOWAN, Barbara Elizabeth: March 28, 1948 Notes Obituary: Beverly Francis McGowan passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at the Lubbock Heart Hospital following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband William Joseph McGowan on July 6, 2003. Beverly was born January 30, 1925 in Seguin, Texas to Gertrude Kirkpatrick Francis and Joseph Manning Francis. She grew up in New Braunfels, Texas. An accomplished pianist, she attended the University of Texas on a music scholarship. She married Bill McGowan July 27, 1944 and resided in Brownfield, Texas until her death. An avid Texas Tech University fan and supporter, she and Bill attended every possible University athletic event. She and her husband loved to travel and enjoyed their numerous adventures together. As a faithful member of the First Methodist Church of Brownfield, the couple took great joy in helping decorate the church sanctuary for the Christmas and Easter seasons. She took great pride in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children, William Joseph McGowan II and Barbara Elizabeth McGowan McMurrey. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth McGowan McMurrey, William Joseph (Jay) McGowan III, Christopher Michael McGowan, and Blaine Marshall McGowan; as well as her great grandchildren, Tristen Benjamin McGowan, Kaylen Vince McGowan, Liv Eliana McGowan, Logan Bryce McGowan, and Alyssa Marie McGowan. Memorial services were held on Monday, March 27 in the First United Methodist Church of Brownfield. Donations may be made to the March of Dimes. Occupation: Pianist Sources US Social Security Index: SSN 449-36-1825 Images Beverly Francis Birth Beverly (Francis) McGowan