Louise R. Owens

Born November 28, 1928 in Ray City, Georgia.
Departed on December 5, 2020 in Melbourne, Florida

Louise R. Owens, 92, passed away in Melbourne, FL Saturday. She is survived by her four sons Donald (Mary), Kenneth (Sherrie), Roger (Cindy) and Hugh. She has four grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Her husband of 53 years, James D. Owens, preceded her to everlasting life on October 20, 2001.

A homemaker, she became an advanced life support emergency medical volunteer in 1968 with the Harbor City Volunteer Ambulance Squad, serving as President and rising to Squad Commander with state certifications in EMT and Paramedic specialties, saving countless lives as a 27-year volunteer with HCVAS until 1995.

A long-term member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Melbourne, she was active in the altar guild and later in supporting church activities. She is fondly remembered by her friends and family. A celebration of her life will be at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 W. Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 11:00 am. Please consider donations in her memory for the purchase of a defibrillator to the Louise Owens Fund at holytrinitymelbourne.org