Lowery had a recurring role on
The Cosby Show as Francine Tibideaux, the mother of
Elvin Tibideaux and mother-in-law of
Sondra Huxtable, as well as a brief role in
What About Bob?. She was also in ''
The Preacher's Wife and guest-starred in four episodes of Law & Order''. Lowery's work in commercials includes portraying
Donovan McNabb's mother in
Campbell's Chunky Soup commercials. Lowery has also appeared on the commercials for
Colonial Penn. She also played Maybelle in the Off-Broadway premiere of
Before It Hits Home. Lowery's Broadway credits include portraying Sis Laura in
The Member of the Wedding (1975) and Louise in
Lolita (1981). == Personal life ==