Oween Morrison Cougot

Oween Kennedy Morrison Cougot HUNTSVILLE — Oween Kennedy Morrison Cougot, devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered the gates of heaven Friday, July 25 in the year of our Lord 2014. Oween was born and raised in Magee Bend, Trinity County, Texas, the daughter of A.D. and Drusie (nee Lee) Kennedy, but she lived most of her young adult life in Houston, Texas, relocating there after World War II with her first husband, William Lenwood Morrison. There their four children, Marvin, Kathleen, Kenneth, and Elaine were born. A decade later they moved to Humble, Texas where the children attended school and graduated. During these years Oween acted as office manager and bookkeeper for W.L.’s various businesses in iron works and auto parts, while maintaining the home and even having her own beauty shop. In retirement Oween and W.L. relocated to farm land outside of Huntsville, Texas as it was central to the extended family and the welcome mat was always out. First cousins routinely sought out Aunt Oween for a gentle listening ear and wise guidance. W.L. passed away in 1981 and years later Oween was introduced to Joe Cougot by her sister Louise Fondren. Joe and Oween had 31 years together, a union built on mutual love and respect for one another and deep abiding faiths. Joe and Oween blended the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren from their previous marriages into a whole. Joe was with “his angel” as Oween passed from this life to eternity to be with her Lord and Savior. Dear friends and neighbors, Dick and Fran Gillum, were present and lent their support and aid. In addition to being survived by her dear husband Joe Cougot, Oween is survived by her children Marvin Morrison and wife Ann of Madisonville, Kathleen Brown and husband Larry of Mexia, and Elaine Schwartz of Houston. Son Kenneth predeceased Oween in July 1997 and daughter-in-law Byrna Karcher Morrison predeceased Oween in 2010. Additionally Oween is survived by granddaughter Shelli Weiss and husband Rob, grandson Scott Morrison, granddaughter Kim Kassaw and husband Todd, granddaughter Melinda West and husband Due, granddaughter Lauren Bortnem and husband Brett, granddaughter Alanna Dissake and husband Stephane. Great-grandchildren include Blair Young-Treat and husband Jeremy, Avery Weiss, Katie Kassaw, Tanner Kassaw, Isabella West, Ethan West, Stone Dissake, and Mila Bortnem. Oween has one surviving sibling, Louise Fondren of Huntsville and sister-in-law, Christine Kennedy of Groveton. Oween was preceeded in death by brother Buford Kennedy of Groveton and sister Minnie Kennedy Lee of Houston, and Buell Kennedy of Groveton. Over the many years, Oween was active in each church of membership as Sunday School teacher and superintendent, VBS teacher and superintendent, WMU member, GA sponsor, and ladies Bible Study, but recently Joe and Oween found a new church home at Westway Baptist Church with its Pastor Tommy Haley and members. Oween was also a member of the Mary Elmore Scott Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution. During World War II at sixteen Oween journeyed on her first train trip to Pensacola, FL to weld in the war industries and later welded in the Houston shipyard. Oween loved gardening which she learned from her mother and she passed on the love of gardening to her children. Visitation and viewing will be held Monday, July 28, 2014, from 6 to 8 in the evening at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. at Westway Baptist Church with Pastor Haley officiating. Graveside services will be held at Bennett Cemetery, Apple Springs, Texas, with Pastor Lester McAdams officiating. Pallbearers include Brett Bortnem, Stephane Dissake, Todd Kassaw, Tanner Kassaw, Due West, Mike Cougot, Joe Kennedy, and Eddie Kennedy. Donations honoring the life of Oween Kennedy Morrison Cougot may be made to the Westway Baptist Church General Fund, FM 3179 @ Hwy 30 W., Huntsville, TX 77340. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com.

Oween Morrison Cougot

July 29, 2014