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RITA BOWEN Obituary


RITA A. BOWEN (Age 89)  
On Saturday, November 22, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Leonard E. Bowen; mother of Michael (Pauline), Thomas, Charles, Howard (Jeni) and the late Michael Bowen; Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, November 29, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 24, 2014.

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Mary Belcher

November 28, 2014

Sincere condolences, God has another Angel to help him. RIP Mrs. Rita Bowen.

Kadija S

November 24, 2014

My deepest condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing the wonderful hope the Bible gives us of death being no more, of us seeing our loved ones again during the resurretion and living forever on a paradise earth. May the God of all comfort grant you peace during this difficult time.

Patrick and Tina Tucker

November 24, 2014

To The Bowen Family we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was always smiling. We know she will be missed.

Robert Edgley

November 24, 2014

To a woman who made the best pizza sandwiches ever. Your laugh said it all.
You will be missed.

Stacy Eliades Sample

November 24, 2014

my condolences and sympathy, resting peacefully in God's hands.

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