Marion Elaine Bowie

Marion Elaine Bowie obituary, Columbia, SC

Marion Elaine Bowie

Marion Bowie Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson Funeral Homes - Columbia from Jun. 6 to Jun. 19, 2024.
Marion Elaine Bowie, 85, of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024. She woke up in the arms of Jesus and beside her loving husband. She was born on March 2, 1939 in Rudyard, Michigan to her late parents, Hilda and Walden Rudolph.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Bowie; a son, Mike Bowie; a grandson, Billy Bowie; and one other grandson.
Marion is survived by her children, Thomas (Angie) Bowie and Sandra "Sandy" Bowie; her sister, Charlotte (Ron) Nagy; and her brothers, Robert (Judy) Rudolph and Vernon (Joyce) Rudolph.
She was a member of Temple Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she was a member of the church choir. She was a former teacher and nanny. Her greatest joy was singing as a soloist, with groups in harmony, at weddings, birthdays, and special occasions.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Temple Baptist Church 806 Universal Drive Columbia, SC 29209.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10am at Fort Jackson National Cemetery 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.
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