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Mary Bowles Obituary
Mary Elizabeth (Stevenson) Bowles July 23, 1940 - January 29, 2013 Mary was born July 23, 1940 in Athens, TN and passed away with her family at her bedside in Arroyo Grande, CA on January 29, 2013 after battling cancer for nearly five years. Mary graduated from North High School and was a Bakersfield resident for over 60 years. She was a wonderful and loving mother and the best grandmother anyone could hope for. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ora Stevenson of Bakersfield. Survivors include: Son, Steven K. Barnes and wife Linda; Daughter, Christine Alyce Nixon and husband Jim; Son, Michael P. Barnes and wife Janet; sisters Laura Jane McKnight, Paula Shortell, Karen Williams; brother Joe Stevenson; six grandchildren and 12 nieces and nephews. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield California. Mary's loving presence and friendship will be missed by all who knew her. Prov. 31:28: Her children rise up and call her blessed. www.bakersfield.com/obits
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Bowles
My aunt Mary was one of the sweetest, most kind people I knew. Always laughing and full of joy. She will be missed. I pray that my cousins Steve, Alyce and Mike, and thier families, find comfort and peace of our Lord in this time of grief and sorrow. I wish I could be with you today. Much love, Julie and Jim Hart, Bianca Hart, Alexandra and Justin Batey
Julie Hart
February 8, 2013
To My Miss Mary, My Fellow Shellseaker who now strolls in the sands on those streets of gold. I will miss you, I am missing you. Marc too. You are our favorite next door neighbor ever. I will keep up the Shellseaking here for you until we meet again in heaven. Until then, hold a spot for me on that golden-sanded beach. Love you bunches...Marc and Debbie
Debbie Scheible
February 7, 2013
Mary...I will miss you so much you have been such a good friend...I will cherish the times that we had together,you were always there for me when I was troubled you always listened and gave me good advice...My kids and Lonnie and I loved you too...you were always like our family...you will be missed...Rest in peace my dear friend...Love from your friends....Bobbie,Lonnie and family
Bobbie Eldridge
February 5, 2013
Thank you LORD for this wounderful friend and loving cousin. Mary! you were like a caring sister to me all through school.The stevenson family was the best. What a wounderful journey this has been with you as my friend. I thank the LORD for my friend Mary. God Bless your family. Don Wattenbarger
February 5, 2013
I remember Mary when I was a little girl in Oildale. What a great family. We had alot of good times with the whole family. Alot of laughter. Wattenbarger Triplet..since no one knew us by anything else. Sorry for your lost.
Jan Lasell (Wattenbarger)
February 5, 2013
We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you... May you have memories for comfort, friends for support, and family to ease your sadness...
Kesa Nixon & Brodie Carter
February 4, 2013
We love you Miss Mary! You will be dearly missed, but you will be in our hearts forever!
Love Desiree and Shirley DeLory
February 4, 2013
Ill miss you Mary,you've been a great friend to me. And John and you had a special relationship. You'll always be in my heart.Rest in peace friend... Susie Conroy Radford
February 3, 2013
You will be missed, we love you Mary. So many years of memories you will always be in our hearts always part of our family . Love Bonnie Heady , Katie Conroy Idlibi, Trudie Conroy
February 2, 2013
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