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Martha Bowes Obituary
Martha Hopkins Bowes died after a long illness March 20, 2019 at the age of 87.
She was the first baby of the year in Gray County, Texas, born New Year's Day, January 1, 1932 to James Alvin Hopkins and Addie Lee Hopkins. She graduated from Pampa High School and received an undergraduate degree in Math from the University of Texas. There she met her surviving husband of 63 years, (Mickey) Harrison Nesbit Bowes.
Martha was proud of her ranching background and won the Texas Heritage Award from the Texas Agriculture Commissioner. She was a sorority sister of Zeta Tau Alpha and a Life Master at Duplicate Bridge. She was a Daughter of the Republic of Texas and also a Daughter of the American Revolution. She enjoyed teaching math, special education, gardening and volunteering at church.
Martha is survived by her loving family: (Mickey) Harrison Nesbit Bowes, husband of 63 years; children: Dr. Harrison N. Bowes, Jr. and wife Dr. Anita King Bowes, Beverly A. Bowes; grandchildren, Jennifer, Sara, Jaclyn, Harrison and Addie; great-grandchildren, Calvin and Maxwell; sister, (Ginger) Virginia Hopkins Jones and her husband Dr. John David Jones and their families.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
SATURDAY,
MARCH 30, 2019
11:00 A.M.
ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6201 BROADWAY, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church.
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Burns Hamilton
April 9, 2019
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
The Burns Hamilton family
Tanya Bryant
April 9, 2019
Coach Bowes, we are praying for you and your family. We love You!
Richard Reeves
March 28, 2019
I like to think of Martha and her family as friends. I met Martha through her daughter-in-law Anita several years ago. I have enjoyed her company while tutoring her on computer use and helping her manage technical issues with her computer. Martha has always shown empathy and concern for myself and others even in her own trials.
I will miss Martha and I pray for her and her husband, Mickey and their children, grand-children and great, grand-children (child?). God keep you, Martha.
C K
March 27, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time to comfort you and give you strength.
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