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03/29/2019
Columbus, GA- Mary L. Bishop Land, of Columbus, Georgia passed away at her residence Friday, March 29, 2019. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 3:00-5:00 PM in the St. Elmo room of Striffler-Hamby, Macon Rd. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, April 1, 2019 in the Chapel Garden of Parkhill Cemetery at 11:00 AM.
Mrs. Land was born the daughter of Mr. Elisa Bishop and Mrs. Annie L. Hulett Bishop in McRae, GA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Henry Land; brother, Clarence Bishop of Okeechobee, FL; a sister, Lois Thompson of Columbus, GA, and a grandson William Brett Bowyer of Phenix City.
Mrs. Land leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Forest Fleming Bowyer of Phenix City, AL; daughters, Linda Bowyer McDaniel and husband Lee, of Columbus, GA and Sherry Myrick Boytte and husband Mark of Hamilton, GA; seven grandchildren, Aimee Snyder (Jonathan), Aaron Boyette, Michael Boyette, Laura Boyette, Summer Elkins (Brian), Ray McDaniel (Christina) and Dana Bowyer; five great grandchildren, Shane, Jace, Zella, Grayson and Aubrie; sisters, Doris Brown and husband Ernie, all of Columbus, GA and Quilla Poyner of Manchester, GA.
Fond memories and condolences for the Land family may be shared at www.SHColumbus.com.
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Patsy and Mike Downs
April 18, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I am the daughter of Anne Hermanski, we all loved Mary and so sad to hear of her passing. Sending prayers and love for the family.
Karen Taylor
April 2, 2019
I'm sorry to hear Mrs. Land has passed. I talked to her often as I walked my dog by her house when we first moved to Copper Oaks. She was a nice lady and good neighbor.
Karen Taylor
March 30, 2019
Family and friends all of you loved Mrs. Land. May the happy times you had togetherhelp you through these grievious time. Sorry for your loss.
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