Nadia Jasmine Bowman-Barnes

Our sweet peanut, Nadia Jasmine Bowman-Barnes has been unexpectedly called home and received into the everlasting embrace of our Savior on April 17, 2025 at the age of 8. She was born to Yvonne Bowman-Barnes and Christopher Barnes on November 28, 2016 in Appleton, WI. Nadia was beloved by her family, friends, classmates, teachers, and everyone else who had the pleasure of making her acquaintance. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed for her bubbly personality, her kind spirit, and her infectious laugh. Her favorite colors pink and lavender. She had an eye for all things beautiful. Nadia loved being active and having fun, especially when it came to gymnastics and cheer, which she enjoyed the most. She also loved all things horses and cats, wishing to own both as pets one day. More than anything, though, she loved her family and treasured all the time she could spend with them.

Lovingly greeting and receiving Nadia in heaven are her Great grandparents, Grandma Shirley, Mamam & Papa; Grandparents, Grandpa Stanley, Grandpa Julian, and Grandma Frances.

Nadia’s love and memories will be deeply missed and cherished in the hearts of her parents, Chris and Yvonne; her siblings, Ezra, Jayde, and Seth; her grandparents, Grandma Joan, Nana, Papa; her uncles, Stephen, Justin, Frank; her aunties, Gabby, Yvette, Mona; as well as many cousins and dear friends.

A funeral visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St, Appleton, WI 54911. A second funeral visitation will be held from 8:30 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1810 N. McDonald St, Appleton, WI 54911 with a mass to follow at 11:00 AM. Nadia will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery in Appleton, WI. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Saving Paws Animal Rescue to continue Nadia’s love for animals and her aspiration to become a Veterinarian.

Nadia’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses, doctors, and other staff at St. Elizabeth’s ER. To Mike Klaesar, for his gentle and attentive care. In addition, a profound thankfulness to Katie and JP Heim for their unwavering support and many others in the community who love Nadia.

“I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always. As long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.”