Geneva Longest Bowen

Geneva Longest Bowen

Geneva Bowen Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2009.
BOWEN, Geneva Longest, 88, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009. She was the widow of Roy C. Bowen. She is survived by two sons, Richard L. and Eugene H. Bowen; one daughter, Sandra B. Morrissette; three brothers, David, Edmond and Melvin Longest; two sisters, Marie Simpkins and Lula Kelly; and five grandchildren, Floyd, Shonda, Corey and Travis Morrissette and Angela M. Sereno. Her family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 12 p.m. Friday. Interment Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Westover Baptist Church or your favorite charity.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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August 13, 2009

Dear Sandra, Richard and Eugene,
Our children and I are remembering how lovely your mother has always been to us. This evening we are hoping that the wonderful memories that you have of your Mom will carry you through this time of your loss. We are sorry that we cannot be with you at this time. We are trying to be with you in spirit.
Love, MaryLynn (Stuart's wife), Daniel, Tatiana, Michael, Alex, and MaryElizabeth

Corinne&Billy Holcombe

August 12, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you,we worked in the nursery at Westover Baptist for several years together such a kind person

Diane & Houssam

August 12, 2009

Geneva was a kind and gentle soul and a lovely neighbor. Our deepest sympathies during this time of sadness.

Fred & Linda Gilliam

August 12, 2009

Our condolences in the loss of your mother. She was a dear lady who always had a smile for everyone and will be remembered by us. Linda & Fred Gilliam

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