Phyllis Ann Lowman

Lowman Phyllis Ann Powell Lowman, 74, of Bel Air, Md., died Sept. 3, 2009, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Marion on April 30, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Otis Powell and Ethel Golliher Powell. She retired after 30 years from C&P Telephone Co., where she was a clerk. A longtime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, she was a quilter and helped make quilts for the Linus Project as well as for soldiers overseas, friends and family. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Ray J. Lowman of Bel Air, Md.; son, Michael R. Lowman of Port Deposit, Md.; daughter, Diana Lowman-Nehila and husband, Bill, of Street, Md.; brothers, James Powell of Cincinnati, Ohio, Randy Powell of Tucson, Ariz., Fred Powell of Richmond, Clark Powell of Abilene, Texas, and Robert L. Powell of Marion; sister, Rose Gillespie of Marion; step-grandchildren, Michael Nehila and wife, Erin, and Daniel Nehila; and step-great-grandchild, Kendal Nehila. In addition to her father and mother, she was predeceased by three siblings. Funeral services were conducted at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Herman Hubble officiating. Interment followed at Bel Air Memorial Gardens, Bel Air, Md. McComas Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley's Funeral Home.