of Conway, AR

February 14, 1924 - April 13, 2023

Loell Valentine Bowie, 99, of Conway, Arkansas passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023. She was born February 14, 1924 in Guy, Arkansas to the late Joseph and Hettie Ussery. Loell grew up in the New Home area and graduated from Guy-Perkins High School as valedictorian. She loved the Lord and her faith was never wavering. At time of passing, she was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, but was also a long-time member of Marcus Hill Baptist Church. Loell above all was a loving wife, mother of five and grandmother, who loved her family and faith more than anything. When the nest was empty, Loell traveled all over the U.S. and Canada with Tun for his work. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 72 years, Tun Vinson Bowie; son, James Wesley (Mary Jane) Bowie; sister, Joanna Earl and brother, J.D. Ussery.

Loell is survived by her children, Alvin (Deborah) Bowie, Buneva (Bob) Clark, Wilda (Keith) Head, Shelia (Ed) Dunlap; twelve grandchildren, Rick (Christy) Bowie, Sherry (Todd) Purdy, Robin (Danny) Fagala, Kelley (Keith) Lewis, Dusty (Darren) Linn, Melody (David) Dundee, Kristen (Daniel) Waldrup, Sarah Jane (Tim) Drury, Stephanie (Shawn) Brown, Jennifer Jones, Vince (Tonya) Dunlap, Elizabeth Dunlap; 37 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Freda Lieblong and Reba Luck and a host of family and friends.

Funeral Service will be Monday, April 17, 2023, at 2:00pm at Antioch Church in Conway, Arkansas. Visitation will be one hour prior at Antioch with burial following at Marcus Hill Cemetery in Enola, Arkansas.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Marcus Hill Baptist Church in Enola, AR.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com