Joann Bowen, 87, of Waco, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Lake Shore Village Healthcare Center.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 29, at Elm Mott United Methodist Church with a reception to follow at the church.
Joann was born April 24, 1932 in Neodesha, Kansas to Frank and Ona Victoria Flatt Harlan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Gene Bowen; a sister, Fern Hallbauer; and brother, Jack Harlan.
Joann is survived by her children, Doug Bowen and wife, Etta, Steven Bowen and wife, Jackie and their son, Steven Ray Bowen and Lisa Bowen Downing and her son, Matthew; two nieces; and two nephews.
Place of Service: Elm Mott United Methodist Church , 168 Leroy Parkway; Elm Mott, texas 76640
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Steven and family,
So sorry for your loss. The very first time I met Joann, she was at Shirley’s. 99% of the time they were always together and your mom was always smiling. May her warmth fill your hearts forever as a gift from God. Sending prayers your way.
Joann, I know you and I would have had a good “laugh” today. I treasure the times we spent studying the Bible together and discussing our faith in Christ. The laugh would have come today, when my car broke down on the way to your Memorial Service. I can just hear you say, “Well, why didn’t you walk? That’s no excuse!” And George couldn’t bring me, because he had to take his sister JoAnn to a doctor’s appointment. I know you remember her; that other JoAnn. My condolences to your family, and prayers for their comfort. See you, my friend, in that “Great Gettin’ Up Morning.” Love, Cyndi Snokhous
Grandma you drove me crazy for the last years due to the Alzheimer’s. But you were better than alot of grandma’s out there even though you liked to spy on us! I hated that you had to go through that horrible disease Im sure it was torment, but I love you more than any grandson could love their granny. Rest in peace
Steven, Dad and I love you and miss you so much! I wish things had been different. You were so happy growing up but all the pain and sorrow you experienced took that happiness away from you. I wish I could have shielded you from the harsh reality of this world but it was something I couldn’t take away. I know you are at peace now, please don’t ever look behind and stay with Grandma and Pee Paw. We will be with you once again when our time has come. Rest in peace our sweet baby boy. Love, Mom and Dad
We miss you Grandma, You and Ray are always in our thoughts and prayers. Steven Ray Bowen is with both of you now. Tell him Mom & Dad, Steven k Bowen & Jackie A Bowen, Love him and miss him so much! Enjoy being reunited with Steven Ray Bowen and tell him to mow the lawn and help you can the vegetables from Pee Paws garden! We will be with you soon ready to reunite once again. I wish I could have taken Alzheimer’s away from you and I’m sorry I wasn’t able to care for you last weeks of your life. I see above this post is a message from Steven. He love’s both of you so much! Love, Steven K Bowen & Jackie A Bowen