IMA JEAN GOWAN, age 79, a resident of Irving for 52 years, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at her home. Born October 11, 1932 in Hamilton County, Texas, she was the daughter of Roger Parker Franks and Ima Nadine Seale Franks. She married William Edward Gowan, Sr. March 9, 1954 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He preceded her in death July 18, 2006. A canvas and commercial graphic artist, Ima Jean was a member of Plymouth Park United Methodist Church. Survivors include her children, William Gowan, III of Irving, James R. Gowan and wife Janie of Grand Prairie and Laura Gowan of Irving; two grandchildren, Melissa Butcher and Daniel Butcher; sisters, Christine Weisnden, Dean Tyler and Lou Ann Black; brothers, Rodger Franks and Sammy L. Franks; step-grandchildren, Kelly Hardin and Michelle Hardin; step-great grandchildren, John Paul Hernandez, Paul Allen Palmeroy and Autumn Hernandez. She was preceded in death also by a brother Billy Joe Franks and sister Redda Randly. The family will receive friends 6:00 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 W. Airport Freeway in Irving. A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, 1615 W. Airport Freeway in Irving. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery.