Kelsey Rena Bowman

Kelsey Rena Bowman obituary, McAlester, OK

Kelsey Rena Bowman

Kelsey Bowman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory - McAlester on Nov. 4, 2025.

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Kelsey Rena Bowman, 37, of Wynnewood, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Sulphur.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Bishop Funeral Service and Crematory. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Bishop Chapel of Memories. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, Colby Barnett, Chad Barnett, Clint Barnett, John Thorn, Jeff Ranallo and Ronny Jones.
Honorary pallbearers will be, Gary Jones and Keith Bowman.
Kelsey was born in Stillwater on January 8, 1988, to Edward and Pamela Rena (Jones) Bowman. She graduated from Garber High School in 2006. Over the years, she enjoyed working as a special needs volunteer for Shared Blessings and was employed by the Southeast Oklahoma Box Company in both McAlester and Wetumka.
Kelsey was currently residing in a group home in Wynnewood, where she made many cherished friendships. She had a joyful spirit and a gentle heart, and she especially loved collecting baby dolls.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Bowman; her paternal grandparents, Everett and Carrie Bowman; and her step-grandmother, Barbara Hayes.
Kelsey is survived by her mother and stepfather, Pam and Larry Barnett; her brother, Keith Bowman and wife, Katie; her sisters, Kylie Bowman and fiancé, Trey Cossey, and Katecee Bowman; stepbrothers, Colby Barnett and wife, Courtney, Chad Barnett and wife, Mikyla, and Clint Barnett and wife, Michie; nieces and nephews, Kyler Bowman, Indi Bowman, Kinley Barnett, Kaydee Barnett, Corey Barnet, Gabrianna and Maelynn Bowmant; her maternal grandparents, Gary and Dorothy Jones; aunts and uncles, Sharla and John Thorn, Sherri Jones, Kevin and Dawn Jones, Mike and Cherie Barnett, Sherry and Jeff Ranallo, Gary and Connie Bowman, Connie and David May, Kris and Robin Bowman, Carol and Dan Hughes; as well as numerous great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and friends who loved her deeply.
Kelsey's kindness and the joy she brought to others will always be remembered. She was known for her light-hearted spirit and her favorite sayings, including "Oh well!", "It won't work," "That's punny (funny)!", "You messed it up!", "Are you teasing me?", and of course, "I'm hungry!"
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