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Joyce Bowden Obituary

Joyce Ann Bowden VIRGINIA BEACH - Joyce Ann Bowden, 62, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Dollie Linkous. Left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Tammy Wade and her husband John and their children, Cole Bowden and Jessie Wade; her daughter, Patricia Bowden and her children, Ashley Smith, Kayla Bowers, Sean Martin and Ryan Bowden; her son, David Bowden and his wife Tahara and their children, Jocelyn Bowden, Austin Bowden and Brandon Bowden; her sisters, Sharon Linkous, Sandra Pierce and Patty Dale; and her brother, Barry Linkous. Also surviving is her companion, James Dickson. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 16, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Oceanfront Chapel, 1801 Baltic Ave., Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Ernest Trueblood officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Crews Family Cemetery, Lerona, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Condolences may be made to the family at www. altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Apr. 9 to Apr. 14, 2010.

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Randy & Wanda Goode

April 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 13, 2010

Our hearts go out to you and your family for the loss of your blessed sister. May God give you peace in your heart and a safe trip back home. Pat & Randy Rigney

LaBau Bryan

April 12, 2010

Sandi, I was so sorry to hear about your sister. I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. Love, LaBau

jocelyn bowden

April 12, 2010

hey i miss my mawmaw

April 12, 2010

Sandi, We will keep you and your family in our prayers. We pray also for your safe travels. Our love and prayers to you, Dale & Janell Ward

Bob & Bobbie White

April 11, 2010

Sandi, We are so sorry about the loss of your sister, Joyce. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Robby Bastidas

April 11, 2010

I was saddened to hear you'd left us Joyce. Since we met in 1985, I've had a piece of you with me always. My Love to Tammy, Tricia, David, and their families. Say HI to Geeners (Ginger) and we'll see you soon! LYMI

Ron Laughton

April 10, 2010

I will be thinking of all of you. This is a very differcult time,take care of yourself.Ron Laughton

April 10, 2010

Sandi, We are thinking of you and your family. May you find rest in the hands of God. We love you.

Dennis & June

Randy Rigney

April 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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