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1948
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2023
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Jeanette Bowdon Obituary
Jeanette Fay Jensen Bowdon, 74, of Westlake, LA, passed away at 4:20 AM on Thursday, January 12, 2023 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Bowdon was born March 12, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA and has lived in Westlake, LA since 1980. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and graduated from Sowela Technical School in 1968. She worked at the Clerk of Courts office for over thirty-four years, retiring in 2003 as the Supervisor Deputy Clerk. Jeanette loved shopping and traveling and enjoyed playing games, crocheting and plastic canvas art. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and her warm hugs.
Mrs. Bowdon is survived by her husband of forty-two years, Joseph “Jay” Bowdon; and daughter, Allison Ruth Bowdon, both of Westlake.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Betty Spell Jensen; and brother, Russel Jensen.
Her funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home. Kirk Bowdon will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and continue on Monday from 9:00 AM until the start of the service.
The family would like to express a special word of thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Christus St. Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, and Lake Charles Care Center for the care, love, and support given.
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Joan Vidrine
January 15, 2023
I worked with Jeanette for over 20 years
We were both from Westlake and made friends quickly. Jeanette always had a smile and laughed all the time. She was a wonderful outgoing person. Jay and Allison my condolences, thought and prayers goes out to you. She will be dearly missed but always remember the good times y’all shared.
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Bertha Ned
January 14, 2023
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jeanette's passing. We had some of the best times working together. Jay and Allison, as difficult as it may be stay strong God is by your side. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cristine Hinton
January 13, 2023
Jay and Allison,
I'm so sorry to hear of Jeanettes passing. It was a pleasure to work with Jeanette back in the day, when Jeanette ran the whole criminal records department by herself. I always enjoyed that Big Yellow Ribbon around the Big Oak Tree in front of the Courthouse professing your love for each other. Allison, You were yours Moms best friend when you saw one you saw the other and the trips you took together, hold on to your wonderful memories Honey. I was shocked when I was notified and thought about all the wonderful memories around (The Old Courthouse). I will miss running into you and Allison in Walmart and catching up on all of ya'lls adventures.
You Will Be Missed. Watch over Jay and Allison.
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Jan
15
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Johnson Funeral Home - Lake Charles4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Jan
16
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Johnson Funeral Home - Lake Charles4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Jan
16
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Johnson Funeral Home - Lake Charles4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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