Judith Ann "Judy" Cowsert was born on Tuesday, November 7, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Ruby Nell Luckett Allen and Otis Monroe Allen. She departed this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Wesley Manor in Frankfort, Indiana, at the age of 81 years, 5 months, and 22 days.

Judy retired from FME Federal Credit Union in Malden, Missouri, where she faithfully served for many years. She was devoted to her work, and her warm smile, strong work ethic, and kind spirit left a lasting impression on the many customers she came to know and cherish.

Above all else, Judy treasured her family. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who found her greatest joy in time spent with those she loved. She especially cherished the life she shared with the love of her life, Jim, her husband of 59 years, prior to his passing.

Judy was a faithful member of the First General Baptist Church of Malden until her move to Indiana in 2022. Her gentle nature, steadfast faith, and servants heart were a blessing to all who knew her.

On February 10, 1962, Judith Ann Allen was united in marriage to James Franklin Leslie Cowsert in Pacific, Missouri. Jim preceded her in death on October 28, 2021. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Coons.

She is survived by her son, Mark Cowsert and wife, Valorie, of Hollister, Missouri; daughters, Michelle Cook and husband, Brian, of Lafeyette, Indiana, and Lisa Burch and husband, Chris, of Dexter, Missouri; grandchildren, Derek Cowsert and wife, Alayna, of Springfield, Missouri, Krischanda Moore and husband, Austin, of Kirbyville, Missouri, Lindsey Cunningham and husband, Stephen, of Clarkton, Missouri, Ashley Cowsert of Memphis, Tennessee, Mattie Cowsert of Brooklyn, New York, Chelsey Simpson of Dexter, Missouri, Michael Simpson and wife, Brandy, of Ditmer, Missouri, Caleb Cook of Lafayette, Indiana, and Jorden Burch of Evansville, Indiana; and great-grandchildren, Maci, Jasper, Briley, Christopher, Nova, Sophia Grace, Adeline, Atlas, Sophia Blair, Ashton, Isaiah, and Wednesday.

Judy is also survived by her brothers, Darrell Allen of Calhoun, Kentucky, Wayne Allen of Louisville, Kentucky, and Richard Allen of Louisville, Kentucky. She leaves behind many other cherished family members, including an aunt, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Landess Funeral Home in Malden, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden, Missouri, with the Rev. Dr. Brian Cook officiating. Interment will follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Pallbearers will be Chris Burch, Caleb Cook, Derek Cowsert, Stephen Cunningham, Austin Moore and Aaron Pixley. 

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wesley Manor Retirement Center in Frankfort, Indiana.

Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden is in charge of the arrangements