Marna Drawbaugh Bowman Askew

Marna Drawbaugh Bowman Askew, 85, of Henrico County, died February 23, 2005, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Johnson Askew Jr.; and her daughter, Beverly Bowman Silver. Also preceding her in death was her first husband, Frank L. Bowman Jr. Survivors include two sons, Frank L. Bowman III and wife, Linda, and William J. Askew III; four daughters, Anne A. Jones and husband, Reggie, Polly A. Menendez and husband, Bob, Gwyn A. Jones and husband, Charlie, Pamela A. Bangs and fiance, Ralph; 16 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Marna was a graduate of Gettysburg College and a member of Chi Omega sorority. A private graveside service is planned. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association.