Amy Phelan Obituary
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Amy was born September 6, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri to Steven Russell Cowden and Barbara Lynn (Elliott) Cowden. Her and David were married right out of high school on July 18, 1987. They moved to the Oak Grove area 30 years ago and started a family. She sold insurance for over 30 years. Amy had a love for dogs, especially her own. She loved being a wife, mother and grand-mother. Her family was everything to her. Amy was very kind and hard working. She and David enjoyed riding motorcycles together, and camping together with friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her mother.
Amy is survived by her husband, David of the home; son, Dalton Lee Phelan (Katie) of Oak Grove, MO; grand-daughter, Blakely Jo Phelan; and father, Steven R. Cowden (Macey) of Liberty, MO.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Grain Valley, MO 64075 816-847-4441
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June McDowell
July 15, 2025
Amy was such a kind and compassionate person! She was also very witty and always had a great comeback! She worked at the insurance office in Lee´s Summit, Mo. and I worked at the Independence office! We would talk every so often and would attend seminars at least once or twice a year together. She was such a happy, high energy person and always like a breath of fresh air! She doted on her husband Dave, her son Dalton, her dogs and being a Grandma which I am so happy she finally got the experience. I was so sorry her fun filled life was cut short! I will miss her! R.I.P. sweet friend!
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Terri and Paul Arnone
July 11, 2025
David and Dalton, Paul and I are so sorry for your loss. Amy was a beautiful person and I enjoyed her working at our agency years ago. I had talked to her about a year ago before we retired. It was great to catch up with her and she will be missed by so many! Sending prayers, Paul and Terri Arnone
Karen Stankovich
July 10, 2025
Amy will be truly missed. My heart is breaking. All my love to David and Dalton.
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