Melvin Jones Cowart, 67, of Covington, Kentucky, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center South, Edgewood. She was a homemaker. She was born on Thursday, March 29, 1934.

Survivors include sons, Anthony Cowart of Atlanta, Ga., and Johnny Cowart , Ricky Cowart , Billy Cowart and Timothy Cowart , all of Covington; daughters, Marvar Cowart , Angelia Nelson,Denise Newell, Patricia Cowart , Minerva Cowart and Sherry Cowart , all of Covington; sisters, Martha A. Sandlin of Tampa, Fla., and Mary Ann Ketstone, Betty Fuller and Dorothy Marable, all of Alabama; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m on July 20, 2001 at Walker Funeral Home, 2625 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills, Ohio 45206. The funeral will immediately follow the visitation and will begin at 11:00 a.m.

She will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery, 2167 Dixie Highway, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41017.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the Cowart family during this difficult time. Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.