Carolyn Michelle "Babo" Bowles

Carolyn Michelle "Babo" Bowles obituary, Owensboro, KY

Carolyn Michelle "Babo" Bowles

Carolyn Bowles Obituary

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Carolyn Michelle "Babo" Bowles, 64, of Owensboro, went to her Heavenly home May 22, 2021, at Tennova Healthcare in Tennessee. She was born August 1. 1956, in Muhlenberg County, to Robert Bowles and Sadie Noffsinger Rowe. Carolyn was of the Baptist faith and a proud Navy veteran. She was charitable, making it a priority to donate to disabled veterans and homeless shelters. Carolyn will be remembered for her selfless nature ;she wanted for nothing and gave everything, up to her last Earthly day. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Bowles; her step-father, Willis Rowe; her brother, Steve Bowles; her brother-in-law, Dennis Boehmann Sr.; and her nephew, Brice Barnes. She is survived by her mother, Sadie Rowe; sisters, Pam (Mike) Mullican and Gilda Boehmann; her brothers, Roger (Lani) Bowles, Jeffrey (Patty) Bowles, David Bowles, and James (Carol) Rowe; several nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be 12pm Thursday at Harvest Baptist Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2pm until 7pm Wednesday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, and from 11am until 12pm Thursday at the church. All who attend the visitation and service for Ms. Bowles shall be within current health and safety directives. Please see signage at the door regarding personal protective masks. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Evansville Rescue Mission, 500 East Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713. Memories and messages of condolence for the family of Carolyn Bowles may be offered online at www.glenncares.com.

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Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory - Owensboro

900 Old Hartford Road (at Breckenridge), Owensboro, KY 42303

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Becky Hardy

May 27, 2021

To Pam and all of the family--May sweet Carolyn (Babo) rest in peace. Wishing all of you comfort and peace and love at this difficult time. Bill and Becky Hardy & Family

Lacey Howard

May 26, 2021

Gilda, Den, and Kim, I'm sorry for your loss. I know Babo was loved fiercely and lived just as fiercely.
I hope you all find comfort and peace during this time. Love you all!

Cheryl Zoglmann

May 26, 2021

Pam I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Babo. I know how much you loved her.

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