Rebecca Caroline Cogswell

Rebecca Caroline Cogswell, 85, passed away Thursday August 10, 2023, at her residence in Elsmere.  Born on October 14, 1937, in (Hyannis) Barnstable, MA, she was the daughter of the late Reverend Sumner and Eunice Clark Brown. In October of 1990, she was united in marriage to Donald Milton Cogswell; he preceded her in death on November 3, 2016.

Rebecca attended Oneonta State Teachers College and moved to California in 1957. For many years she served as a Trade Liaison for First Interstate Bank in Los Angeles, California.  Rebecca used her love of music by singing in multiple chorale groups, choirs and Sweet Adelines. She was a leader in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Little League Baseball and was PTA President. Most recently, she was a member of Crittenden Baptist Church and loved Jesus with a passion. Previously, she was a member of Arcadia Community Church (previously Arcadia Presbyterian Church) where she was a church Elder and Worship Chairman. Being a lover of animals, she took an interest in feeding feral cats and all wildlife, and in general; she also enjoyed playing games with her friends, putting together scrapbooks and playing the piano. One of her greatest joys was organizing “Camp Cogswell”, a day camp for her grandchildren to attend.

She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons: Michael Markoski of Fullerton, CA, Daniel (Petra) Markoski of San Dimas, CA; one daughter: Diana (Rex) Tonan of Crittenden, KY; two sisters: Lois Burr and Deborah Snell, along with 10 grandchildren: Matthew Markoski, Michael (Kasey) Markoski, Jeffrey (Shaylee) Markoski, Thomas Markoski, James (Jordan) Markoski, Amanda (Bobby) Crooker, Victoria Tonan, Bryceton Markoski, Brantley Markoski, and Sophia Markoski and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Barbara Layden and Martha Rufenacht.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held at 5:30 PM, Friday, August 25, 2023 at Crittenden Baptist Church, 215 Russell Dr., Crittenden, KY  41030.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Crittenden Baptist Church Youth Fund, 215 Russell Dr., Crittenden, KY  41030 or to the Grant County Animal Shelter, 218 Barnes Rd., Williamstown, KY  41097.