Mrs. Gowens passed away at her residence on July 22, 2012. She was born to Roger Lee and Carolyn (Molloy) Pletcher on June 15, 1962 in New Orleans, LA. She married Bill Gowens Feburary 2, 1985 in Dallas, TX. She was a bus aide for the Garland Independant School District, She had a great love for the kids and the people she worked with. She is survived by her father: Roger Pletcher, husband: Bill, Two sons: Michael and wife Myranda, Jeremy and wife Mandy Gowens, Two brothers: Scott and Joe Pletcher, one Grandson: Hayden Gowens. Visitation will be Thursday July 26, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm. Services will be Friday July 27, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Charles W. Smith Funeral Home with burial to follow at Sachse Cemetery.