Nancy W. Owens, Age 73, passed away peacefully February 10, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 29, 1936 in Washington, DC to William H. and Eva Mae Warren. Nancys passion in life was spending quality time with family and friends at the many cookouts and holiday celebrations held at their home. She was a true inspiration to everyone, with her unique ability to see only the best in everyone. She also loved to travel, enjoyed a good meal and cold beer with friends, loved life and had a generous heart. For 37 years Nancy was a managing partner, along with her brother, at Abbott Military Tailors in Pensacola, until her retirement in 2005. She always took great pride in providing top quality uniforms for Americas Military Personnel. Nancy was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Lynn; brother, William H. Warren, Jr. and sister, Marilyn Downs. Nancy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Howard D. (Red) Owens of Seminole, AL; children, David Owens (Mendy) of Niceville, FL; Cindy Purvis (Rick) of Pensacola, FL; and Gary Owens of Pensacola, FL; sister, Mary Doris Simonson (Roger) of Seminole, AL; 5 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jessica, Jonathan, Jennifer and Hayden; and 3 great-grandchildren, Ciara, Shannon and Aaliyah. As well as numerous nieces and nephews, many loving friends and special neighbors Debbie, Keith, Bobbi and Miss Polly. Visitation will be held 2-4pm Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm Monday, February 15, 2010 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or donations can be made to Baptist Health Care Foundation. The family wishes to express a heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful nurses (especially the angels on 3 West) and doctors who cared for our mother during her many stays at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.