Carolyn Sue Cowsert, 74, of Nixa, Missouri, died Friday, January 2, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born July 27, 1951 to Floyd Ellis and Laura Mae (Wynn) Todd.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Todd and Laura Mae (Wynn) Todd; the love of her life, Karl Dean Cowsert; two uncles, Waldo Wynn and Ivan Wynn; one sister, Shirley Cook and her husband Dale Cook; one brother, James Todd and his wife Georgina; one nephew, JET Todd and one great granddaughter, Ruby Monroe Roberts.
She was a long haul trucker.
Carolyn leaves behind to celebrate her memory one daughter, Tonyea Sue Bonner-Roberts and her husband Rick; two grandchildren, Richard Roberts and Andria Roberts-Flesher and her husband Christian; five great-grandchildren, Laura Mae, Willow, IdaSue, Liam and Remy; one brother, Greg Todd; other relatives and many dear friends.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel with Mark Cowsert officiating. Burial will be in Shaddy Cemetery.
Visitation was held at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel Saturday, January 10, 2026 starting at 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Memorials have been suggested to Carolyn’s family to help with funeral expenses. Donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, 1001 N. Lynn or P.O. Box 948, Lebanon, MO 65536 (Please make checks payable to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel.)
Arrangements are under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonialchapel.com.
