Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Joan Farris Bowers, age 64, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018. A native of Rockvale, TN, she was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Ruby Jean Morton Farris; and brother, Doug Farris.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Bowers of Nashville, TN; son, Denzell “D.J.” Bowers of Murfreesboro; step-daughter, Carrie Brown and her husband Will of LaVergne, TN; grandchildren, Isaiah Bowers, Dean Brown and Isabelle Brown; and great-grandchild, Hazley Bowers.
Mrs. Joan was a 1971 graduate of Glencliff High School and attended Lipscomb University. She was a retired Medical Transcriptionist. Her hobbies included decorating her home and gardening. She cherished animals, especially cats. She will be greatly missed by her family and many loving friends.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Joan can be made to the American Lung Association or to the Murfreesboro Alive Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Read MoreSo sorry to hear about Joan. I have many happy memories of Joan. She was a special lady. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love Margarete.
Margarete Workman-Dorris
May 13, 2018 | Greenbrier, TN | Friend
Richard this is You Cousin Mary Belle, I haven't seen you in a Long Time but I Remember us Playing together and having Great Fun! Kathy Emailed me Joan's Obit. I never had the Privilege of Meeting Joan but I wish I had. Reading the Obit I noticed She had someone Named Ruby Related to Her, I Was Thrilled, I don't know if You Know this I Am Named after Granny, Sarah Belle Cole Harrison our Granny, and Your Mother Rubye Belle. What Two better Women to be Named After. I Loved Your Mother So...
Mary OWENS-JAKUBOWSKI
May 11, 2018 | Baltimore, MD
Joan was a compassionate person who loved life and was a light to the people who knew her. I feel fortunate to have been one of those people.
Linda Socha
May 10, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
Joan loved people, so people loved Joan.
I am Blessed because I knew her.
Mike Briggs
May 10, 2018 | Clarksville, TN | Classmate
Prayers to John's family and friends. May she rest now with her Maker.
kathy barber
May 10, 2018 | Madison, TN
Miss Joan, wow, what can you say about an angel? I'm not worried about you one bit because I know you have made it to God. What an awesome friend you were and I look forward to seeing you at that big pond in heaven. We will go fishing and hug all our animals we have loved through our lives. Please wait for me...
Jessica Irwin
May 09, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN | Friend
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May 09, 2018 | Hsv, AL
May your sweet memories bring you peace & comfort in this difficult time. I have many fond childhood & teenage memories of Joan. Prayers
Sue Moore Combs
May 09, 2018 | Carbondale, IL | Classmate
So sorry to hear of Ms. Joan's passing. She was an incredible lady and I loved working with her at Speedway. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this very difficult time.
Margaret Alsup
May 07, 2018 | Christiana, TN | Friend