Mavis Pearl Sowards

October 26, 1937 - September 10, 2018

Mavis Kendrick Sowards, age 80, passed away September 10, 2018 at her home after a long fight with breast cancer. Mavis loved having company and being around people, especially young people. She loved to share her stories, memories, and hobbies with the young and old. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Earl Triplett and Leonard Sowards; her parents, John Smith Kendrick Sr. and Mertie Hawkins Kendrick; one son, Ron Triplett; six brothers and six sisters. Mavis is survived by Earl’s children whom she raised as her own: One son, Robert Triplett; one daughter, Anna Mullins; one daughter-in-law, Janice Triplett; three grandchildren, Andrew Triplett, Kimberly Johnson, and Thomas Triplett; and three great grandchildren, Stella, Aiden, and Gavin. She is also survived by Leonard’s children, whom she loved dearly: Four daughters, Kathy Cockerham, Carol Sadler, Lisa Doyle, and Brenda Bartran; one son, Leonard Curtis Sowards; twelve grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Two Sisters: Snoda Combs and Barbara Vanover Several nieces and nephews A host of dear friends The family will receive friends Friday, October 26, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Clintwood Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Bill Kendrick officiating. Donations can be made to the Southwest VA Cancer Center, Patient Assistance Fund, 671 Hwy 58 East, Norton, Virginia 24273 in memory of Mavis. Mullins Funeral Home and Staff are serving the Sowards Family. Online condolences may be made at www.mullinsfuneralhome.net.