Sarah Arnette Cowart

Mrs. Sarah Arnette Cowart, age 94, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Ocean Springs.

Sarah was born on January 28, 1931, in Royce, MS and had resided on the coast since 1982. She was employed for forty plus years at Swingsters in Ocean Springs. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Cowart, great-grandson, Tanner Cowart, parents, Clarence and Nancy Merrill, five sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Cowart, sister, Darnell Hill, one brother, Wayne Merrill, two grandchildren, Tiffany and Michelle Cowart and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Sunday, December 28, 2025, from 5pm – 7pm, at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home.

On Monday, December 29, 2025, there will be a 1 pm chapel service in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Pipkin Cemetery in Avant, MS.

Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Sarah Arnette Cowart.