Audrey Bowen Obituary

BOWEN PINNACLE - Mrs. Audrey Holder Bowen, 79, "But a woman that fears the Lord shall be praised." Prov.31:30, died Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born April 16, 1930 in Stokes County to Fred Oscar and Stella Esther Sisk Holder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Bowen; and a brother, J. W. Holder. Surviving are two children, Amy Gordon and husband, Todd, and Alton Bowen and wife, Debra; two grandchildren, Michelle and Allison Bowen; two sisters, Gladys Sands, and Almeta Bowen; two brothers, Curtis Holder and wife, Carol, and O' Neal Holder and wife, Virginia; and a sister-in-law, Velnia Holder. Mrs. Bowen was a member of Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church where Funeral Services will be held 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, with the Rev. Nathan Snider and the Rev. Arthur Livengood officiating. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. this evening at the church. The family would like to thank the staff at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, Dr. Peter Jung, Pam Mills, and all the ones that helped care for Mrs. Bowen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church, 1024 Volunteer Rd., King, NC 27021. (Slate Funeral Home).

Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Apr. 20, 2009.
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Alton and Amy, please accept our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Audrey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
With warmest condolences,
Kevin, Tammy (Gordon), & McKenzie Johnson

April 21, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rodney and Marcie (Gordon) Yount

April 21, 2009

Dear, Alton, Amy, and all the family. Mom(Claudie Bottoms)and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking of you in our prayers.

Danny Bottoms

April 20, 2009

Dear Amy, Alton and rest of the family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. We did not know that your mother, my cousin, Audrey, was ill and in hospice. Unfortunately, we cannot make it to the services; however, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.

Ken and Pam Cartner-Morris

April 20, 2009

Amy and Allan, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God keep and comfort you during your time of sorrow.

Lynda & Dennis Bennett

April 20, 2009

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