Leila M. Bowen, 79, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was a member of Thankful Missionary Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her memories: three sons, Vernon Lee Bowen , Edward Allen Bowen (Katrina), and Abraham Otis Bowen, III (Michelle); two daughters, Mary Louise Bowen, and Sharon Russell (Terry); two brothers, Jimmie Lee Shavers (Paula), and George E. Shavers; seventeen grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, November 15, 2013 at Thankful Missionary Baptist Church, 820 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Paul A. Sheppard officiating. Interment, Magnolia Memorial Gardens. Reposing at the church, Friday 11:00 AM until hour of service.