PAULA L. COWAN, 52 of Metropolis, Illinois, formerly of Chester, IL passed away at 5:43 pm, Friday, February 8, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Chester, IL. She was born to the late Eldon Williams and Vonda (nee: Clark) Williams on December 20, 1960 in Centreville, Illinois. Paula was a retired nurse from Chester Mental Health Center. She was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors: 2 Children: Heather (Austin) Britt Chester, IL Wesley Cowan California 6 Siblings: Larry Rheinecker Nevada Dennis Rheinecker Dupo, IL Rhonda Wyatt Metropolis, IL Debra Abel Joyce Morris Metropolis, IL Patricia Newnan 5 Grandchildren Madison Britt, Camden Britt, Gunner Britt, Maggie Britt Molly Britt Many Nieces & Nephews Preceded in death by: Parents and Grandparents Graveside Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, February 16, 2013 Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville, IL Officiating: Rev. Ruby McDowell Interment: Paradise Cemetery Steeleville, Illinois Memorials: To The Family