Dolores Ann Bowman

Dolores Ann Bowman

Dolores Bowman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boren-Conner Funeral Home - Bullard on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Dolores Ann Bowman, 81, of Tyler, Texas, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, November 19, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. A visitation with friends and family will be held on Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, at Bullard Southern Baptist Church from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Interment will be conducted privately with family, directly following the visitation, at Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Rusk County. Pastor Scott Parrish and Pastor Donnie Barron will officate.

Dolores was born in Hillsboro, Texas, on December 26, 1943, to parents Joseph and Dorothy Barnard. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, and homemaker, Dolores also worked as a secretary for many years in the public education sector. Dolores loved her family dearly and she will be missed by all.

Dolores is preceded by her Father, Joseph Eugene Barnard and her Mother, Dorothy Lee Barnard.

Dolores is survived by her Husband, Ronald Kirk Bowman, Son, Barron Bowman (Heather), Daughter, Ronda Toon (Bill), Brother, Joseph Barnard, Granddaughter, Katie Toon, Granddaughter, Randee Dyer, Granddaughter, Micah Nix, Granddaughter, Kerri Holonich, Granddaughter, Jessi Bowman, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Barnard, Barron Bowman, Mike Sorrell, Mark Maple, Bill Toon, Randy Barnard, and Keith Barnard.

Please send floral contributions to Boren-Conner Funeral Home in Bullard.

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