Barbara Ann Bowden, 75, passed away on March 1, 2012 in Chesapeake, VA surrounded by her loving family. Born November 11, 1936 in Quincy, MA, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Cornelia Gentry Shaw. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pascagoula and also a member of the Zonta Club of Pascagoula, the Pascagoula Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW), the Singing River Charter Chapter of American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), the American Cancer Society, Jackson County Unit, and the American Association of Retired Persons.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 54 years, John O. Bowden; two sons, Michael G. Bowden and his wife, Noemi of Willis, TX and John E. Bowden and his wife, Kim of Tomball, TX; three daughters, Nancy C. Bowden of Castle Rock, CO, Laura S. Lewis and her husband, David of Goldsboro, NC, and Jennifer D. Dreis and her husband, William of Chesapeake, VA; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Wildman.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17th at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3507 Pine Street, Pascagoula, MS, with a reception to follow.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Arthritis Foundation, the American Diabetes Association or to the American Alzheimers’ Association.
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John my friend,
Ruby and I both recount treasured memories of the LRHS Band Reunions and our acquaintance opportunity with Barbara. Our thanks to both of you for creating those reunions for so many to enjoy. As Christian fiends, praise God for the hope that is ours, to all meet her again, in eternity.
Barbara was a member of the Zonta Club of Pascagoula Area before her move to Virginia. She was a valued member and we have missed her very much. We plan to dedicate a Magnolia Tree in her memory as part of the “Keep Mississippi Beautiful – Avenue of Magnolias Program”
Lynda Howell, President
Dear John – We were saddened to learn of Barbara’s death and have been thinking of you and the family. Thank you for the announcement and information by mail; we expect to attend the memorial servince in Pascagoula. Sincerely, Hal and Lou Ann