ANN BOWDEN

1939 - 2024

ANN BOWDEN Ann Bowden, 84, of Clio passed away January 18, 2024, at the Troy hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2024, at Clio Baptist Church. The family received friends at the church one hour prior to the services. Rev. Curtis Rich and Rev. Rick Campbell officiated. Special music was provided by Harold Hagler and Pat Sapp. Interment followed in Pea River Presbyterian Church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Kevin Adamson, Bart Bowden, Bennett Kramer, Zack Knight, Allen Shehane, David Craddock, Larry Wilkinson. Left to cherish her memory, siblings, Terry Bowden (Susan) of Midland City, AL; Van Bowden of Clio; Carol Knight (Tommy) of Eufaula, AL; uncle, Lawrence Bowden of Brundidge, AL; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Ann was a lifelong resident of Clio, Alabama and a lifelong member of the Clio Baptist Church. She earned her master's degree from Troy State University and taught 11th and 12th grade English at Carroll High School in Ozark. She loved teaching and she was always a favorite to the students. She was always looking for ways to encourage the students and served as a sponsor for the Seniors. She was a talented decorator and skilled writer. She wrote a book about her family and her beloved town of Clio and also wrote articles for the George C. Wallace Heritage Association. Ann made her "mark" on the those whose lives she touched. Keahey Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.