Mrs. Rebecca Susan Sowder Countryman, age 54, of Hwy. 39, wife of William H. Countryman, passed away, Wed. September 15, 2004 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

She was born on November 9, 1949 in Kankakee, Illinois, a daughter of the late E.J. and Gladys June Bishop Sowder. She attended Brindle Ridge Baptist Church and her hobbies and interest include Bingo, Bowling, Puzzles, and collectibles. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

On June 29, 1968 she was united in holy matrimony to William H. Countryman and from that union came four children-David, Tonia, Kelly and Noah. Those left to mourn her passing include her husband of 36 years, Wm. H. Countryman of Woodstock, Ky; Three children- David Countryman and wife Leslie of Somerset, Ky.; Tonia Martin and husband Michael of Crab Orchard, Ky; and Kelly Countryman and wife Chris of Campbellsburg, Ind.; Nine grandchildren-William Matthew, Kristina, Trey, Jacob, Noah, Austin, Victorya and Gabriella Countryman and Kayla Martin. Three brothers-Michael Sowder and wife Judy; Tommy Sowder; and Timmy Sowder. Three sisters-Phyllis Curtis, Sandy Ison and husband Danny; and Sally Leek and husband James.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Noah Steven Countryman.

Visitation will Friday, September 17th, 2004 from 6-9P at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals in Brodhead, Ky. AND

Saturday, September 18th, 2004 from 9A-till time of service.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 18th, 2004 at 1PM at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals Chapel with Bro. Ron Roberts officiating with burial in Providence Cemetery at Quail, Ky.