of Benton, AR
May 7, 1932 - June 12, 2010
Beverly Bowers, 78, of Benton died June 12, 2010. She was born May 7, 1932 in Elgin, Illinois. She was a member of ''Class of 1950'' of Elgin High School. She was a Girl Scout and went on to be a Brownie Scout Leader of two troops in Carpentersville, IL. She also belonged to the Extension Homemakers in Benton and for eight years was chairman of Saline County EH Council Arts and Crafts Show and Sale. She loved handmaking crafts and baking fancy cakes and cookies, also, was a waitress for over forty years. She was a Boy Scout Mother with Troop 33 of Holland Chapel Church for several years. She was a member of Ten Mile Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Larry Bloemke; a nephew, Ted Bloemke of Mesa, AZ.
She is survived by her husband, Noel Vernon Bowers; children Georgi Anne of San Antonio, TX, Patricia Stuckey and husband, Chuck of Bismarck, AR, Wendy Moore and husband, Tony of Mablevale, Jeff Bowers and wife, Virginia, Debbie Alsup of Hot Springs,; and Mark Bowers and wife, Melissa; twenty-three grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister Sharon Price of Eau Claire, WI; brothers, Duane Bloemke of Mari Copa, AZ, Richard Bloemke and wife, Lee of Ft. Atkinson, WI, and many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) in Benton. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home with Bro. Vance Nutt officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Michael Moore, Steven Moore, Donald Lawrence, Shane Banks, Jackie Banks, Nathan Banks, and Chris Sisk. Honorary pallbearers are Justin Tidwell and Levi Hedges. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.
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15 Condolence(s)
Marilyn
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Jeff-Ginnie and Family. You are in my my thoughts and prayers. May it be a source of inner strength to know that there's a loving God watching over you, and that, throughtout this time of need, He'll stay close by your side. Love to you all.
Maurie & Lonnie Keys
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
we are fthe family of Shelia Mews. I know that you will miss Ms Beverly. Shelia talked about her all the time. May God be with you in your time of need.
Blessings
Ola Bramlett
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Vernon and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort each of you. I enjoyed waiting on you and Beverly at the Credit Union. God Bless each of you.
Ola and Jimmy Bramlett
Debbie (Robertson) Ellison
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Debbie, you and your family are in my thoughts an prayers. May God give you the strength yu need to get through this time. All my love,
Brenda Harings
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Aunt Bev, what a beautiful lady. I will miss her presence in my life but am comforted to know she will always be with me in my heart and memories. Uncle Vernon, my love to you. Wendy, Patty, Mark, Jeff and Debbie, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Her peanut butter pie, her fried okra, her handmade gifts, her words of wisdom and her love for me and my family will always be remembered.
I love you and will miss you Aunt Bev.
Your beloved niece, Brenda.
Brenda Harings
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Aunt Bev, what a beautiful lady. I will miss her presence in my life but am comforted to know she will always be with me in my heart and memories. Uncle Vernon, my love to you. Wendy, Patty, Mark, Jeff and Debbie, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Her peanut butter pie, her fried okra, her handmade gifts, her words of wisdom and her love for me and my family will always be remembered.
I love you and will miss you Aunt Bev.
Your beloved niece, Brenda.
Dianna Leonard McHenry
Monday, June 14, 2010
Wendy been trying to locate you on facebook I always read the obituaries and was so sadden to see your mothers name. my prayers are with you and your family . she was a very talented lady and a very carring person. I know you will miss her.lean on god for support and he will help you thru this difficult time Love and prayers be with you.Dianna
Kathy (Oldner) Davis
Monday, June 14, 2010
My prayers are with the entire family for your loss. Many, many memories. Kathy
Duane Bloemke
Monday, June 14, 2010
I miss U Bev and god be w/U. I prayers go out to your entire family: Especially Vernon,Patty, Wendy, Debbie, Mark, Jeff and all the spouses and children. Jan and I will always remember the humor that surrounded all of you in times of need and plenty. We love you all.-y'all
Love Your Brother,uncle, and mostly all -your fiend
Niki & Bobby Walden
Monday, June 14, 2010
Hopefully thru this tragedy will come a new beginning. We will miss you!
LORI ROLLINS HALL
Monday, June 14, 2010
Jeff & Virginia
So very sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. Larry & I wanted you to know that your family is in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Dana and Gibi
Monday, June 14, 2010
Mr. Bowers, We are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you and you will be in our prayers. All of your friends at Arkansas Comprehensive Therapy.
Jess
Monday, June 14, 2010
Memoe, I love you so much and will miss you dearly. I know you are in heaven now watching down on me. Thank you to everyone for helping care for my Memoe! I'll see you when I get there. LOVE YOU MEMOE!!!!!!
georgianna@raymond freeman
Sunday, June 13, 2010
We are the family of Melissa and Mark and we send our deep sympathys for all the family. May God hold you in his arms and confort you with his love.
Uncle Raymond and Aunt Georgianna
Patricia Stuckey
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Thank you to those of you who have been so kind to care for mother and daddy in this lengthy illness. Aunt Joan & Uncle Maynard, who always came when needed - God Bless You. Trish & Lonnie, for being such good friends and neighbors and always there for them both. My sister Wendy and brother Mark for being so attentive to their needs.... you were indeed a blessing. Thank you to all of the Hospice workers for their concern and comfort for mother. You are all a blessing and Chuck and I remain in awe of you.
She's home now.