Donna Cowan Brown

December 16, 1955

January 14, 2014

Donna Cowan Brown, 59, of Salado, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015 leaving a legacy behind.

Donna was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Belton and lived her life through Proverbs 31. She was devoted to her loving husband, Steve, for over 36 years, and a perfect mother to her three children.

Donna was born December 16, 1955. She grew up in Killeen, Texas and graduated high school from Round Rock, Texas. She received her Bachelor’s degree in music from Southwestern University of Georgetown.

Donna was a master teacher for over 25 years at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In addition, she was the founding owner of Kids’ Zone Inc., with locations in Central Texas.

Her other interests included ranching, music, art, and quilting. She touched countless lives through her teaching and civic endeavors. To know her was to love her.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Brown. Her three children: McKenzie Brown Teer and husband Nic; their children Caelan, Ben and Jax. Zachary Brown and wife Debi. Whitney Brown Hicks and husband Matt; their two children Tatum and Harper. Her mother LaRue Cowan, her siblings Rick Cowan and wife Karen, Janet Cowan Shapiro and husband Dave. Also, many nieces and nephews. Donna is preceded in death by her father, M. J. Cowan.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for your support for one of her very favorite charities: Shepherd’s Rest/Hope for the Hungry, PO Box 786, Belton, TX 76513.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and therapists of Scott and White Memorial Hospital and Scott and White Continuing Care Hospital.

Services will be held at First Baptist Church Belton on Monday, January 19, 2015 with Pastor Andy Davis officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-6:30 pm with memorial service immediately following at 6:30 pm. Services have been entrusted to Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Online condolences can been made at www.harpertalasek.com.

To God be the glory.