Nina Pauline Mallett Kowerduck

Nina Pauline Mallett Kowerduck passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 at her home in Madison, Al. Nina was born in Mallettown, Arkansas to Paul and Nora Herring Mallett on April 15, 1926. Her birthday was easy to remember, but it always amused her that “tax day” rather than “Nina’s birthday” was top-of-mind for most people on April 15. Nina was a mischievous daughter, one time enlisting her younger brother Paul as her co-pilot as they drove their father’s truck to visit a cousin – Nina steering and shouting commands; Paul in the floorboard pushing the clutch, brake, and gas pedals. They made it safely there, but alas never had the chance to repeat their triumph. After graduating from Morrilton (Arkansas) High School in 1945, she worked in various jobs until joining the Army in 1949. Shortly thereafter she was sent to Tokyo, Japan where she remained for three years. Nina was always a bit grumpy at President Truman, though, as her assignment was for a two-year stay until in 1952 the President ordered that US troops deployed in the region in support of the Korean War remain in place until hostilities ended. Upon her return from Japan, she completed a bachelor’s degree in business education from Arkansas State Teachers College, now the University of Central Arkansas. Nina married her husband of 37 years, Max, in 1961 after a lengthy 16-day courtship. Together they raised one son, Scott. Nina is survived by one brother, Paul (Shirley) Mallett of Monroe, Louisiana, by her son Scott (Jeana), and granddaughter Melissa Kowerduck-Robinson (Steve), She is also survived by daughter Beverly Kowerduck Marney of Bakersfield, CA, granddaughters Lori Raue (Chris ) and Kelly McKinsey (Darren), son Bob Kowerduck of Lincoln, CA, grandsons Robert, Paul (Jenee) and George, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Nina was a member of Plumerville Methodist Church in Plumerville, Arkansas for many years. Today, she is resting in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ. A celebration of life will be held at Plumerville Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. She will be interred next to Max in Mallettown, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton.

Nina Pauline Mallett Kowerduck

April 15, 1926 - July 20, 2025