Faye Cowan, 106, a resident of Mapleton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 9,
2025, at Guest Home Estates in Fort Scott. She was born September 3, 1918, in
Franklin Township in Bourbon County, Kansas, one of ten children to Samuel Fredrick
Brillhart and Lillie (Tyler) Brillhart. She married Floyd A. “Buck” Cowan December 14,
1941, in Mapleton, and he preceded her in death in 2003.

Faye and Buck had no children of their own, but there were a lot of nieces and nephews
to love. Faye loved to bake and was known in the community for her pies and angel
food cake.

Faye is survived by her sister Betty Walker of Lakeland, Florida, and numerous nieces
and nephews. In addition to her husband Floyd, Faye was also preceded in death by
her parents, and eight of her siblings.

Pastor Connie Edgerton will officiate graveside services for Faye at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Mapleton Cemetery under the direction of the
Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and
share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.