Ms. Alice Mae Bowie

Ms. Alice Mae Bowie, age 92, passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Huntington Health Hospital, Pasadena, California.
Alice was born on August 23, 1930 in Peoria, Illinois to Tecumseh and Esther (Thomas) Bush. She met and married Lawrence Bowie, Sr. They had four children, Lawrence Jr., Charles, Rene and Glenn. She raised her children to be honest and respectful in a loving Christian home.
Alice attended Manual High School, Peoria, IL and graduated with honors. Alice had a loving kind spirit, a great sense of humor, and a beautiful personality! Alice had a great singing voice and formed a group called The Bush Trio with sisters Alva and Vivian. She worked at Cohen Furniture Store for 30 years. Alice was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and sang in the Young Adult Choir in addition to being the first president. Later, Alice joined Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church and was a member of the Missionary Society, Steward Board and Chancel Choir. She moved to California to escape the Peoria winters and to be closer to her children. After moving to Pasadena, CA she joined First A.M.E. Church under leadership of Rev. Dr. Larry E. Campbell and was a member of the 90+ club.
Alice leaves to cherish her most precious memories, her four loving children, Lawrence Bowie, Jr. of Baltimore, MD, Charles Bowie of San Diego, CA, Rene Mitchell of Inglewood, CA and Glenn Bowie of Pasadena, CA; two sisters, Alva Mooney of Mansfield, OH and Vivian Wallace of Indianapolis, IN; two grandchildren, Sheri (Shannon) Lamie of Peoria, IL and Craig Mitchell of Inglewood, CA; three great grandsons, Trey Douglas and Tylon Lamie both of Peoria, IL and Jaidyn Urdiano of Oxnard, CA and a host of nieces, nephews other family and friends who loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles Bush.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church with a visitation beginning at 10 am. Pastor Adrian Johnson will officiate and Rev. Arthur Williams, Sr. will bring forth the eulogy. Alice will be laid to rest at Parkview Cemetery.
Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.
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