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Roberta Pipes Bowman

1915 - 2014

Roberta Pipes Bowman obituary, 1915-2014, Haltom City, TX

Roberta Bowman Obituary

Roberta P. Bowman, 98, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, April 29, 2014, surrounded by her family. Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday at Calvario Funeral Chapel (formerly Shannon North). Interment: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Roberta was born July 1, 1915, in Rio Vista to Rufus and Lillie Hall Pipes. She graduated from Rio Vista High School with honors and studied at Brantley Draughon Business College, and attended TCU. Roberta was a renowned author and poet as well as a lifetime member of the Poet Society of Texas. Roberta received multiple awards for her literary publications of poetry and her most recent autobiographies "From Flour Sacks to Satin," and "Whatever Will Be." She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Elton Bowman; and her brother, Landrum Pipes. Survivors: Sons, Elton Westley, Robert David and wife, Geniva, and Paul; grandchildren, John, Derek and wife, Tracey, Kezia Mathis and husband, Jeremy, Sabrina and Beth; brother, Jack Pipes and wife, Yvette; and nine great-grandchildren.

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Published by Star-Telegram on May 4, 2014.

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September 21, 2014

I just finished reading her book, From Flour Sacks to Satin. It is such a great book. As the librarian at Rio Vista High School, I will encourage others to read it, too. I am saddened to see that she has passed, but so thankful she left us a piece of her life through her writings. My condolences to the family.

Carolyn Stacy Lopez

May 13, 2014

It's difficult to lose a mother at any age. Your family was blessed to have had her presence for the years she lived. She was a very gentle, kind, and talented woman who always seemed to have a smile on her face. I admired her. May God comfort you and be with you in the days ahead.

May 13, 2014

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She was a wonderful Christian woman and I'm blessed to have known her for so many years. My thoughts & prayers are with the entire family.

--Glenda Stacy O'Reilly

Jeanie Tyree

May 6, 2014

Mrs. Bowman was a great woman. She was our neighbor in Haltom City for many years. We have several pieces of her paintings, a poetry book, and her autobiography. She had a interesting life full of challenges. I am honored to have known her. So sorry for her family's loss. Jeanie and Bill Tyree

Kezia, Jeremy, Justin & Cody Mathis

May 6, 2014

God called you home when you said you were ready. You are missed here with us, but I know you are rejoicing in Heaven. We love you so much!

Tracey Bowman

May 6, 2014

We love you grandma, you are deeply missed.

John Bowman

May 5, 2014

I love and miss you grandma.

John Bowman

May 5, 2014

I love you grandma.. you will be with me in my heart and soul everyday.

Nelda Gregory

May 5, 2014

A talented and interesting lady. I will miss her very much. My thoughts today are with each of you, her family. May you be comforted.

Edward Estrada

May 5, 2014

God bless your family.

May 4, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you. We always sent
Chistmas cards and knew each other in Composers,Authors and Artists.
Jo Ann Durham, artist

Jmz Nesky

May 4, 2014

What a long and wonderful life she must have led with the production of such great children and from them her precious grand children.. She got to see them all and you got to share your lives with her. Celebrate those experiences throughout your days.. My sincere condolences.

May 4, 2014

She shall be greatly miss.

Cotton/Jeanette Larza

May 4, 2014

heart felt condolence for the lose of your Mother/Grandmother,

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