Mackenzie Rae Cowan, 15, died at home surrounded by her heartbroken family and friends on Friday, September 27, 2019 as a result of brain cancer. She fought this battle fiercely for four years and endured countless labs, chemo treatments, surgeries and hospital stays. She worried about how her disease was affecting those around her more than herself. She was beautiful and she had a bright, infectious smile. “Bird” was truly an angel here on earth. “Sis” mothered her twin brother Michael and was a true friend. She was a sophomore at Bishop Miege High School where she played softball and loved her time with the Drama Club.
She leaves her parents Stacy Cowan and Kevin Forbis, father and parent Kevin R. Cowan, twin brother Michael, siblings Mariah, Brandon, Maddy, Jordan and Lauren; her grandparents Mary Ellen Asher, Terry Forbis, Mike and Rose Dolph, Margaret Elaine Cowan, aunt and uncle Stacy M. Brooks and Steve Brooks, cousins Cody and Jared Brooks, and other aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends she thought of as family. She was preceded in death by her grandfather David Asher and Don R. Cowan.
Mackenzie loved her country music, especially singing to Patsy Cline. Her love for organizing and cleaning was intimidating, and she never hesitated to help others keep things in order. Her entrepreneurial spirit and superior contract writing skills brought lots of laughter, memories and great adventures for those around her. She had a collection of rosaries and prayer cards along with a small prayer corner in her bedroom and she was a fierce believer in the power of prayer.
Services at the Cathedral of St. Peter, 416 N. 14th St., Kansas City, KS will include a rosary at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday October 1st, 2019, and a funeral wake from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the funeral mass at 11:00. Although flowers are beautiful, donations to “Team Mackenzie” will be lasting and greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to “Team Mackenzie”. Mackenzie’s family would like to especially thank all the doctors and staff at Children’s Mercy Hospital, hospice nurse Nancy, and everyone for their prayers, love and support during this difficult time.
“There may be times you miss me, I sort of hope you do, but smile when you think of me, for I’ll be waiting for you. Now, there’s many things for you to do, and lots of ways to grow, so get busy, be happy, and live your life, miss me, but let me go.” - Anonymous
All are welcome to a luncheon following the burial in the Parish Center.