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Bernice Lowans Obituary
She was a life member of First United Methodist Church of Mercersburg, joining at the age of 12. She was a member of the Hoch Bible Sunday School Class, life member of First United Methodist Women and sang in the Chancel Choir for many years. Also a member of Quincy United Methodist Home Auxiliary and a charter member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #6241 of Mercersburg.
Surviving are two sons, Brad Eugene Lowans of Orange Park, FL and Bart Matthew Lowans of Mercersburg. A sister, Sue Carol Siems of Champaign, Illi. Two granddaughters, Allyson Elizabeth Lowans and Kathleen Cole Lowans both of Orange Park.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, whom she married May 3, 1953, Eugene Spidle Lowans, three brothers, Kenneth, Willis, and Grover, Jr. Richesson, and a sister, Alice Shomper.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 16, 2010 with Reverend Michael E. Baughman officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Fairview Cemetery, Mercersburg.
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Carole Moore
January 25, 2010
To the family:
Bernice took care of our Aunt (Isabel Unger) for so many years and we came to love and appreciate her so much. I know my Aunt could not have stayed in her home and stayed healthy for so long without Bernice. I stayed in touch with Bernice until just recently and I am so sorry about her death. I'll never forget the picture in my mind of Bernice singing my Aunt's favorite hymn to her as she lay dying in the hospital, and how much she helped us as we figured out how to handle my Aunt's affairs. What a giving person she was. I know she will be missed.
Carole Moore
Peggy Joy Dile
January 14, 2010
Dear Brad, Bart and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grief.
I will always remember Bernice as a wonderfully alive "mover and shaker!"
I can still see her smile and can imagine all of heaven is smiling with her now!
Blessings!
Mike Dile
January 14, 2010
Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time. I knew Bernice from the time when my father was the minister at her church. She was as strong, warm presence. I will always remember her as "the huggy lady", as she called herself.
Kim McAfee Barnett
January 13, 2010
Brad and Bart, I am sorry to hear about your mother. She lived across from my Aunt Maxine, and I used to visit with your family alot when I was a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Joyce Riley
January 13, 2010
Brad, Bart and family, Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. Bernice was a friendly, warm person, and I know God has welcomed her with open arms.
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