Mary Lou Bowers

Mary Lou Bowers, 81, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born in Bowling Green, Ohio, on February 12, 1944, to the late William Rudolph and Lovena (Echelbarger) Rudolph. On May 5, 1963, she married Terry Bowers at Sharon United Methodist Church.
Mary Lou was a member of the Liberty Center United Methodist Church, where she served as a trustee. She also served as a trustee on the board of the Liberty Center Public Library. She enjoyed volunteering at Together We Can Make a Difference and organized several "Powers for Bowers" Relay for Life teams.
Mary Lou and Terry owned Morrison's Department Store in Liberty Center, and they were co-owners of East Street Enterprises, which renovated and leased several downtown LC buildings. She held many positions throughout her career, including with Bowling Green State University and the Ohio Department of Transportation, where she retired as a construction inspector.
Mary Lou was very artistic and loved painting, ceramics, and stained glass. She studied art at Bowling Green State University, taught art to others, and ran Mary Lou's Crafts and Gifts.
Mary Lou is survived by her children, LuAnn Bowers, and Tim (Stacy) Bowers; grandchildren, Emma, Audrey, and Meredith; brother, James Rudolph; and stepsisters, Linda Kitchen, Tina Manning, and Sue Mottashed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry, and her stepfather, Albert Lance.
Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at the Liberty Center United Methodist Church on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM with an hour of visitation prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to "Together We Can Make a Difference Initiatives" or to the Liberty Center Public Library. Online condolences and messages may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com.