Kaye Cowher Funeral In North Carolina

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Bill Cowher said goodbye to his wife and college sweetheart, Kaye, in the Ransdell Chapel Baptist Church in Louisburg, North Carolina Monday.

Kaye Cowher died of skin cancer Friday at the age of 54. She served on the N.C. State Board of Visitors which advises the school's chancellor and board of trustees.

All three of Kaye Cowher's daughters spoke at the funeral, and Chapel Pastor Jered Pemper said the mood was positive.

The funeral focused on her life and, though some times were hard, Pemper said, "It was one of the best funerals I've ever attended."

According to a spokesman for the Pittsburgh Steelers, team president Art Rooney II was scheduled to be at the service to represent the team.

WRAL's Sloane Heffernan was at the funeral in Louisburg

Bill Cowher's wife passes away...

Former Pittsburgh Steeler Head Coach and current CBS anaylist Bill Cowher is dealing with the loss of his wife, Kaye, this morning.

Kaye Cowher was 54 and had been battling skin cancer.

She and Bill had met at North Carolina State in the 1970's and had been together ever since.

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Bill Cowher released this statement:
"Sadly, my wife Kaye lost her battle with cancer on Friday. Kaye was such a loving and compassionate person and she was the foundation of our family. Kaye was always at my side throughout my career as a player, coach, NFL analyst and, most importantly, as a parent to our three daughters Meagan, Lauren and Lindsay. They will miss their mother dearly.

"Kaye was the rock that we could all lean on in the tough times. She was looked up to by so many people and I cannot say enough about what Kaye meant to our family. Her memory will never be forgotten. We would like to thank everyone who has kept our family in their thoughts and prayers and for those who have reached out to express their condolences. It is clear that Kaye touched a lot of lives."

The Cowher family is asking anyone interested in making a donation on Kaye's behalf direct it to Family Resources of Pennsylvania at 412-363-1702 or through their website- Familyresourcesofpa.org

The OSG wish the Cowher family strength and condolences...