Louise P. McGowan

November 27, 1925 - October 23, 2020

Louise P. (Brodginski) McGowan, age 94, wife of the late Raymond A. McGowan, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 in Phoenixville Hospital. Born on November 27, 1925 in Sugar Notch, she was a daughter of the late Pauline (Mroziewski) and Zygmunt Brodginski. Upon graduating high school, at the age of 17, Louise signed onto the Army Nurse Corps. She then received her degree in nursing from the Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing, where she had been a lifetime member of the alumni association. Louise had been employed at Phoenixville Hospital for over 40 years. During her retirement, she performed private duty nursing in people's homes. Louise was a member of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, in Spring City, and had formerly been a member of St. Ann R.C. Church and St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, in Phoenixville. One of the last original residents of The Episcopal House, in Phoenixville, Louise enjoyed BINGO, playing cards and time spent with her friends. Louise is survived by three children: Raymond A. Jr., husband of Barbara McGowan, of Phoenixville, Terrance P., husband of Deborah McGowan, of Phoenixville and Mary, wife of Walter Keirsey, of Pottstown; grandchildren: Raymond A. McGowan III, Katie, wife of David Skaw, Allison Keirsey and Bernadette Keirsey; and great grandson: Wyatt Skaw. Mrs. McGowan was preceded in death by one son: Michael P., husband of Kay McGowan, of Pottstown; sisters: Helen Fedock, Regina Kane and Cecelia Stemrich; and brother: Leonard Brodginski. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Louise's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.