Linda Bowen Obituary

Linda Faye Harvey Bowen, 67, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at her residence.
The South Carolina native was a member of Rincon Church of God and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Herman and Willie Ruth Henderson Harvey, and son, Kevin Bowen.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Jimmy Randolph Bowen; children, Debra Lynn Bowen Lessard (John) of Nevils and Jimmy Randolph Bowen Jr. (Tori) of Shawnee; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Tommy Harvey of Jacksonville, Fla.; and sister, Terri Davis of Blackshear.
Visitation was Thursday, Sept. 12 at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home.
Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Rincon Church of God.
Graveside services will be Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Blackshear Cemetery.

Published by Effingham Herald from Sep. 14 to Oct. 14, 2013.
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To the family, I express my condolences. Now Linda has the opportunity to be one of the "meek" ones that the Lord says will inherit the earth. Respectfully yours, GH

G H

September 15, 2013

Till we meet again

fran haile

September 13, 2013

Jimmy & Tori, so sorry to hear of your families loss. Remember that in everything "GOD IS SUFFICIENT" and will be there to comfort and give you rest during this time and the days to come. Will be praying for your family. Joyce Reddick!

Joyce Reddick

September 12, 2013

Mrs.Linda, you will truly missed but you are now in a better place. Mr. Jimmy prayers for you and your family.
Sharon

sharon joynere

September 12, 2013

Jimmy,
We were so sorry to hear about Linda, but also rejoice knowing that she will not suffer anymore. We know she is with the Lord and we look forward to seeing her again one day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. We love and appreciate you.

Frank and Judy Metts

September 12, 2013

Linda and I were friends as children and grew up next door on E. 38th Street. She was always a wonderful and kind person, I know she is at home with the Father.

Cheryl Fillmore

September 12, 2013

Mr. Jimmy,
We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Rick & Tina Verrier

Tina Verrier

September 12, 2013

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