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Sylibia Bowen Obituary
Sylibia Angeretta Bowen
Ms. Bowen, 55, the daughter of the late Charles Thomas Nathaniel Bowen and Lois Moore Bowen, was born October 22, 1947 in Charlotte, NC. She departed this life on May 31, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12 noon, Friday at C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian Church, Rev. Jerry Cannon officiating. Burial will be private.
She received her formal education in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System where she graduated from West Charlotte Senior High School and she attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Ms. Bowen joined C.N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church when she was ten years old. As a life-long member, she served as President and Treasurer of the Gospel Choir, was a Sunday School Teacher, a W.A.N.A. teen support group facilitator, led Children's Sermons on Sundays, helped with the children's Easter and Christmas programs for 10 years, and was Church Secretary for 11 years. She retired from Duke Power Company in 1994 after 19 years of service in the Purchasing Department.
Sylibia leaves to cherish her life, a devoted, loving son, Deric Bowen of Charlotte; sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Willis (Robert) of Charlotte and Ever Brennan of NY; a brother, William Davidson, Jr. (Louise) of NJ; a grandson, Charles Darien Kelly; and a number of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
The family extends a special thanks to the staff at Hunter Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Gambro Healthcare for their dedication and exceptional care.
Alexander Funeral Home is serving the Bowen Family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joyce Jeffries
June 5, 2004
My heart aches for Sylibia's family. Although we had never met in person, we shared our beautiful grandson, Darien. I had spoken to Sylibia by telephone several times and written to her as well and feel as though I knew her. I felt a deep kinship with her because we were both single mothers during the 70's and had dealt with similar social issues. I found her to be intelligent, witty, compassionate and hard-working. I am very sorrowful that she will not get to see Darien grow up but I will do everything I can to preserve her memory for him. I wish I could have known her better and had the chance to spend some time with her while she was still here. I think she will be with us all in spirit.
With Love & Prayers to the family.
Terri Kelley
June 4, 2004
Sylibia is my son's Grandmother. Though we did not know each other very long, I felt very close to her. She was a true lady, and taught me much about motherhood.
While I know she is in a much better place, she is still missed very much, and I mourn that my son had such a short time with her.
(All entries posted here will be printed and put into a scrap book for Darien when he is older.)
POLLY LEVINER
June 3, 2004
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. I WORKED WITH SYLIBIA AT DUKE POWER FOR SEVERAL YEARS. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.
Libby Applegate
June 3, 2004
I was so sorry to hear from Roxanne that Sylibia has passed away. I knew her at Duke Power. I know she will be missed. I really enjoyed reading all the wonderful things she did in her life. God Bless You and your family as you grieve her passing but rejoicing in her eternal salvation.
Betty Burton (American Red Cross)
June 3, 2004
We're so sorry to hear of your loss, know that God is still in charge and he is evermore present at this time. He knows your pain and wants you to lean and depend on him for your every needs. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Mitzi Welborn
June 3, 2004
Sylibia was a very special person to me. She gave Lauryn her first book with her name in it. We exchanged pictures until her health failed her. She was the type of person that even when you didn't see her on Sundays, you never forgot her. God Bless the Family of Sylibia.
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