Carol Sullivan Cowan

Carol Sullivan Cowan, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 15, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida. She was born on April 14, 1942, in Syracuse, New York, to the late John Leon and Margaret "Peg" Sullivan. At the age of three, Carol moved with her family to Sarasota, where they became devoted members of St. Martha Catholic Church. She attended St. Martha Catholic School and was proud to be part of its first graduating class. Over the years, Carol remained active in her faith community, attending Incarnation Catholic Church during her marriage and later, St. Patrick Catholic Church. Carol gave generously of her time and heart to several community organizations. She was involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference at Incarnation Catholic Church, the Sarasota Sailor Circus, Boy Scouts of America Troop 103, and a proud member of the Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority. Alongside her late husband, Bruce Milton Cowan, she co-owned Pillow Talk of Sarasota, a well-loved local decorating business. In her later years, Carol resided at 81 Oaks Senior Living Center, where she found joy in simple pleasures—working on word searches, playing cards and bingo, and enjoying good conversation (especially if mint chocolate chip ice cream was involved). Carol is survived by her loving family: daughter Tammi Peters and husband Jason; son Eric Cowan and wife Heather; and her cherished grandchildren Alli (Travis) Warren, Madi (Bryce) Lunsford, Riley Cowan, Ryan Peters, and Kelly Peters. She also leaves behind her dear cousins Patty O’Leary, Kathy Klamm, Bill Britt, and Mary Ann Soligon. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 31 years, Bruce Milton Cowan. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 7900 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241. Interment to be held at a later date in the Memorial Garden at Incarnation Catholic Church, where Carol will rejoin her husband, Bruce. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: ● St. Vincent de Paul Incarnation Conference 2929 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239 Checks payable to “SVDP” in memory of Carol Cowan ● Father Connie Dougherty Memorial Scholarship Community Foundation of Sarasota County 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237 www.cfsarasota.org Memories and condolences can be left at MFHCares.com Carol’s warmth, wit, and unwavering love for her family and faith will be remembered always.

Carol Sullivan Cowan

April 14, 1942 - August 15, 2025