Karen Bowen Obituary
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of August 3, 2010, Karen Neumeister Bowen. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial services Saturday, August 7, 2010 at ten o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Burial will be private.
Karen was born November 2, 1946 in Charleston, SC, the daughter of Frank H. Neumeister and Victoria Gatch Neumeister. She retired from The Citadel as a Secretary/ Receptionist. She was a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church and a substitute teacher at Sea Island Academy.
She is survived by two daughters: Kristina G.L. McMichael of James Island, SC and Katrina A. Bowen (Daniel Slygh) of Columbia, SC; one brother: Ernst A. Neumeister of Orangeburg, SC; three grandchildren: Thomas Wilson McMichael, Joseph Oliver McMichael and Austin Thomas Prather.
Memorials may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2711 Middleburg Dr. Ste. 105, Columbia, SC 29204.
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Essie Smalls. 2nd Grade Teacher
August 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Essie Smalls, 2nd Grade Teacher
August 5, 2010
To Katrina and family, I am sorry to hear about your mother. She was a very nice and concerned parent. She loved you and God loves you too. I will keep you in my prayers.
Essie Smalls, 2nd Grade Teacher
August 5, 2010
To Katrina and family, I am sorry to hear about your mother. She was a very nice and concerned parent. She loved you and God loves you too. I will keep you in my prayers.
heartland of West Ashley Family
August 5, 2010
To the Bowen family We will miss Ms bowen very much.Her memories will always be with us.May you find srength in each other and look to the lord for comfort
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Pat Gray
August 4, 2010
Dear Trina, we were so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Know that you are in our thoughts. Tim and Pat
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August 4, 2010
Katrina, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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