Grace Ellen Fossey McGowan Obituary
Grace Ellen Fossey McGowan (Memphis, Tennessee) passed away on June 28, 2026. Grace, born on September 9, 1924, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Grace will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Grace will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Grace’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elisabeth Jarrell Fossey of Humboldt, TN and Dr. Herbert Fossey of Kent, England.; her husband Robert W. McGowan, Jr.; her son Robert W. McGowan, III; and her daughter-in-law Peggy Mahoney McGowan.
She is survived by: her daughter Beth McGowan; her granddaughters, Laura Smith Moodie (Dan) and Rachel Smith Dobbs (Justin); her great grandchild Jordan Moodie; her daughter-in-law Annie Mahaffey; and her stepgreat-granddaughter Emily Dobbs (Liam).
