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Elizabeth Bowe Obituary
April 28, 1951 - February 10, 2021
Elizabeth Anne Hamilton Bowe, 69, of Salem, Va., went to be with her daughter, Ashley Kate, in Heaven on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, after a brief illness.
Anne was a loving wife and exceptional mother.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Ashley Kate; her parents, Bill and Sylvia Hamilton; mother-in-law, Jean Cochran; brother, Billy Hamilton; and brother-in-law, Warren Boardwine.
Her surviving family includes her husband of 52 years, Glenn R. Bowe; sister, Rosemary Boardwine; devoted niece, Scotti (Howard) Hartman; and special grandson, Jackson Samuel. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Bonnie Cobb; and nephews, John (Kara) Cobb and Yancey Cobb. Also left to cherish her memory are numerous cousins, dear friends, and her beloved dachshund, Holly.
A private service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue or the Richfield Assisted Living Legacy Fund.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com.
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Meghann Doyle & Dachshund World Charities
February 27, 2021
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Anne´s passing. Anne was a great supporter and friend to Dachshund World Charities. We will miss you Anne. Our condolences go out to her husband, Glenn and family.
Patricia L Muncy
February 19, 2021
Glenn, We are so sorry to hear of Anne's passing. Our thought and prayers are with you and the family. Everyone at Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue.
Richard nelms
February 15, 2021
Glenn so sorry for your loss hang in there tough times never last tough people do!
Mike Turner
February 15, 2021
I am So Sorry for Your Loss Glenn Prayers for You and Your Family
Kim Michaels
February 15, 2021
Glenn, I am so sorry for you loss. I loved Anne. My heart goes out to you. Praying for peace and knowing she will be reunited with Ashley.
Kenny and Tobie Bentz
February 14, 2021
Our sincere sympathy to Glenn and the family. Horse friends from way back. . Ashley and Ann once again reunited.
Tim & Debbie Lucci
February 14, 2021
So sorry & shocked to hear of Anne's passing. She was an exceptional human being, kind, caring & loving. We will all miss her presence but knowing she is with her beloved Ashley at long last. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Beezy
February 14, 2021
Glen. Scotti. Rosemary Jackson. Howard. My love hugs and prayers go out to each of you as you start this new journey without one you loved so much. What great memories I have of Anne as we laughed and cried together.
Tobie & Annis Eaton
February 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Grant/Harth
February 13, 2021
So very sorry for your loss, will keep you in our prayers.
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