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In memory of
Mrs. Helen "Yvonne" Cowles
August 19, 1947 - February 25, 2025
Aug 19, 1947 - Feb 25, 2025
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Helen Yvonne Grain Cowles entered eternal rest on February 25, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. Born on August 19, 1947, in Surry, VA, to the late Emanuel “Sparky” and Georgetta Savage Grain, she grew up with a love of learning and a strong sense of purpose. She was part of the Surry County school boycott for equal education, attending fourth grade in Brooklyn, NY, before returning home and later graduating from L.P. Jackson High School in …
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Born
August 19th, 1947
Baptized
1958
Graduated from high school
1964
L. P. Jackson
Survived by
Genee Haynes
Daughter
Gene A Cowles Jr. (Tiffany)
Son
Gene A Taylor (Donna)
Son
Nicole -
Granddaughter
Jonathan -
Grandson
Gene -
Grandson
Nick -
Grandson
Emanuel Grain (Shereal)
Brother
Milford Grain
Brother
Lucy Grain
Sister
Predeceased by
Gene "Baldy" Cowles
Husband
Wanda Blackburn
Step-daughter
James "Jimmy" Grain
Brother
Emanuel "Sparky" Grain
Father
Georgetta Savage- Grain
Mother
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Method of disposition
Burial
Final resting place
First Baptist Church Cemetery, Newport News, VA
Funeral services provided by
Whiting's Funeral Home
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