Cowen, Mildred Pashoin

Mildred Lee Pashoin Cowen, 87, a resident of Highland Ridge Rehab, Dublin, Va., passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015, with her favorite niece, Becky Roseberry, by her side. She was born to Mitchell and Rosa Pashion, Millie was one of six children.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George Cowen; her sister, Thelma Toney of Gauley Bridge, W.Va.; and her brothers, Mitchell (Mike) Pashion Jr. of Princeton, W.Va., and Edward Pashion of Jackson, Mich.

Millie is survived by her sisters, Betty and George Campbell of Oak Hill, W.Va., and Nancy Farmer of Pearisburg, Va.; stepdaughters, Susan Adams of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Kay and Louis Fricke of Huntington, W.Va.; and numerous nieces, nephews and stepgrandchildren.

Millie was a lifelong teacher. She taught for 41 years in West Virginia and briefly at a military base in Labrador, Newfoundland. She touched many lives with her caring nature and love of kids. Her love for traveling took her to all 50 states and numerous different countries. She made new friends everywhere she traveled. In her final years, Millie made her home in Pearisburg, Va., under the care of her sister, Nancy Farmer and nieces and nephews, Bobby, Becky, Brett, Barry and Babette and their families.

At her request, Millie’s body has been donated to the Human Gift Registry to be used at a medical school in Virginia.

We wish to thank everyone for their acts of kindness and special love shown to Millie. Special thanks to the residents and staff at Highland Ridge Rehab for their love and support. Givens Funeral Home, Pearisburg, Va., 540-921-1650, is assisting the family.