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Dorothy Cowan

Case from Windsor, NC dated Aug 04, 2011

Victim Details

Dorothy Cowan

Female

White / Caucasian

Windsor

NC

2011-08-04

86

Dorothy

Cowan

07/10/2026

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Dorothy Harden Cowan, an 86-year-old white female, passed away on August 4, 2011, at her home in Windsor, North Carolina. Born on April 25, 1925, in Bertie County, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Harden. Dorothy was married to Frank Cowan, 87, and the couple had been residents of Windsor for many years.

In the period leading up to their deaths, both Frank and Dorothy were suffering from severe illnesses. Frank had been battling pneumonia, while Dorothy was in the advanced ...
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