Ogreeda "O.G."

Ogreeda Case Gowan, known to her friends and family as "O. G.", 81, of Spartanburg, SC, died Friday, November 30, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born September 13, 1937, in Great Falls, SC, she was a daughter of the late Hattie Dixon Case and Furman Charles Case. She was married for 52 years to the late Glenn Livingston Gowan, Sr. and together they had two children and three grandchildren. O. G. loved the beach, the sun, playing games and doing puzzles. But most of all, she loved her family and friends. She had a long and successful career in retail where some of her most treasured friendships were made. O. G. adored her children and grandchildren (family) and cherished her friends. A devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and loyal friend, she will be truly missed by all who loved her. Survivors include her son, Glenn Livingston Gowan, Jr. "Sport" (Cathy) of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, Elizabeth Gowan Borbely "Libba" (Michael) of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Barbara Graham (Mac) of Columbia, SC; and grandchildren, Graham Livingston Gowan, Brittany Helen Borbely, and Brianna Ogreeda Borbely; and three sisters-in-law, Pansy, Judy, and Marlene Case. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her three brothers, Raymond, Jackie, and Jerry Case; and one sister, Rosalie Baker Adams. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 8, 2018, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by The Rev. Steve Wise. Visitation will follow at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Cathy and Sport Gowan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304. The family is at the home of Sport Gowan, 309 Matchlock Commons, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ogreeda Case Gowan "O.G." please visit our Sympathy Store.