Mary Ellen Bowman's Obituary
Mary Ellen Bowman, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Plantation Estates in Matthews, North Carolina.
Born October 3, 1921 in Marion, VA, Mary Ellen was the oldest of four children born to the late William Henry and Edna Clare Watterson. In addition to her parents, Mary Ellen is predeceased by her husband William “Bill”, her daughter in laws, Pam Bowman and Diana Bowman, and her grandson, Brian Bowman.
After graduating from Marion College in Marion VA, Mary Ellen married the love of her life, William “Bill” Jackson Bowman on February 12, 1944 and they spent 46 years together enjoying their children and grandchildren.
Mary Ellen was a long time member of Sardis Presbyterian Church and was an avid bridge player.
Mary Ellen leaves to cherish her memory three sons; William “Bill” (Mary Helen), Robert “Nate” (Linda) and Charles “Buddy.” In addition Mary Ellen was blessed to be “Granny” to 10 grandchildren; Lauren Llamas (Jeff), Will Bowman (Kelsey), Brittany Stewart (Nolen), Courtney Arnheim (Toby), Drew Bowman (Nicole), Maribeth Pratt (Jonathan), Allyson Earnhardt (Jason), Morgan Smith, Tanner Smith (Lauren), and Cameron Flythe (Sutton), and her deceased grandson’s widow Jena; nine great grandchildren, Logan and Caroline Llamas, Jackson Bowman, Avery Bowman, Parker Bowman, Hudson Bowman, Ty Earnhardt, Stella Smith and Simon Flythe. Mary Ellen is also survived by her brother Bobby Watterson (India) of Brentwood TN.
A celebration of her life will be held at Plantation Estates in Matthews NC at 11.00am on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The family will gather immediately following the service to thank her friends. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charlotte, 1420 E. 7th Street, Charlotte NC 28204.
James Funeral Home is serving the Bowman family.
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