Mary Lynn Anderson

Mary Lynn graduated from Ramer High School before she attended the University of Alabama. She married Robert Cowles Sr., and they had three children. Later, Mary Lynn married John Anderson.

Mary Lynn worked at the University of Alabama, Birmingham for 25 years before retiring as the Executive Director of Procurement and Contracts.

Her favorite pastimes include enjoying her family, gardening, sewing, and countless other crafts. She could do anything! She also loved playing with her cats and cheering for the Alabama Crimson Tide!

Mary Lynn was predeceased by her husband, John Anderson; her father, Moses Beattie Rushton; her mother, Mary Pearl Hall Rushton; step-father, Rex Hamm; and one sister, Donna Rushton Hendrick. Mary Lynn was also predeceased by one son, Russell Jeffrey Cowles; and the father of her children, Robert Cowles Sr.

Survivors include Mary Lynn's two sons, Robert Cowles Jr. of Meridian, Mississippi, and Michael Cowles (Amber) of Bessemer, Alabama; grandchildren, Elli Cowles, Jake Cowles, Claire Cowles, and Carter Cowles; sister, Debbie Payne; nieces, Angela Brewer and Denise Ingoldsby; and one nephew, Jay Payne.

Mary Lynn will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. We know she is at peace now, shouting a big “Roll Tide” and reminding us to live well, be kind, but most of all, “Don’t let the cat out!”

The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama. Family and friends will gather also for the graveside service at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham.

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