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Helen Bowie Obituary
HELEN F. BOWIE
Born July 28, 1925 departed this life on January 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Henry J. Bowie and daughter of the late Percy and Creola Freeman. Survived by daughters Shirley A. Bowie-Dean, Teresa M.B. Bryant, son Tyrone H. Bowie and grandchildren Michael J. Dean and Bre'Ana A. Bryant. She retired from the Veteran's Administration. The viewing will be held at the United House of Prayer for All People 601 M St. NW Washington, DC on Friday January 13, 2012. Wake 6 to 8 p.m. followed by Homegoing service at 8 p.m. Interment at Harmony Memorial Park on Saturday January 14, 2012 at 11 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Bowie
January 25, 2012
Dear Shirley, Terea and Tyrone,
You are our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Linda Hough, Cinnati,OH and Melvin, II, Atlanta, GA
Kim Allen-Joiner
January 20, 2012
Cousin, we are family, I'm sorry I was unable to attend and we will get together real soon. I love you all and may God give you the strength that your Mom taught you to have.
Imani Bennett
January 15, 2012
Dearest Shirley,
Over the years you have been a true colleague and friend. You are a wonderful person who always helps others. I know this is extremely difficult for you. Please know how much I am praying for you and your family. And know that God is still there.
Imani Bennett
Ella Jackson
January 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Yolanda Whitley
January 13, 2012
Shirley and family,
You and your family are in my prayers. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories and knowing that she is home with the Lord.
Terri Coley
January 13, 2012
Shirley and Family,
Our hearts are heavy with your loss. We are holding you and your family in our prayers. Know that you have many who are here for you during this time.
Your Friends and Co-Workers at NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office
Charlotte Valentine
January 13, 2012
Teresa,
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Keep your hands in God's hand.
Lauriette Smith
January 13, 2012
She was my mother, my sister, my cousin, my friend and we could talk about everything. Our times together were special to me whether it was at church,the beach, the mall or even the food court at potomac mills. Aunt Helen, I will miss you but I still expect to get my call once a year to let you know if I want (chicken or fish). I LOVE YOU
Wayne Blackwood
January 13, 2012
Our prayers go out to you and all your family during this time. I've never met your mother but I know that her kindness and goodness flows through you. Again, my family's deepest thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela Ramos
January 12, 2012
Dear Shirley and family,
Ms. Helen left a wonderful daughter and family as a reminder of her contribution to all of us. I am keeping you and yours in prayer.
Barbara Jones
January 12, 2012
Shirley, Teresa and Henry, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your Mother's elegance and sweet personality touched a lot of people and she will be remembered with love. Although we are cousins (through the McCall side, Aunt Creola McCall Freeman was my Dad's aunt), the family history and bonding was strong with her and I appreciate how she took me under her wings during my stay in D.C. May God bless and keep you all strong. Love, Barbara Alford Jones
Patricia Hanes
January 12, 2012
Dear Shirley and family,
God has a way of helping us make it through difficult times by surrounding us with family and friends. I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong in love and hold on to each other.
Paula Long
January 11, 2012
Ty, Shirley, and Teresa think of stepping on shore and finding it Heaven, of taking hold of a hand and finding it God's, of breathing new air, and finding it celestial air, of feeling invigorated, and finding it immortality, of passing from storm and tempest to an unbroken calm, of Aunt Helen waking up, and finding it Home. My family's deepest thoughts and prayers are with you.
Otis Turner
January 11, 2012
Shirley, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
January 11, 2012
Shirley please know that you have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your mother. As the days pass and life's routines return, may your heart be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. And also know that you have friends who care.
Heyward B. Davenport
Erika Jordan
January 11, 2012
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Edna Robinson
January 11, 2012
Shirley,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. Continue to trust in God and He will give you the strength to endure.
Edna M. Robinson
January 11, 2012
Shirley,
I am praying for the Peace of God to be with you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Love of God will keep you.
January 11, 2012
Shirley, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Just know that you and her and your family are in our prayers. God Bless
Carlos and Evelyn
January 11, 2012
Dear Shirley,
My condolences to you and your family. Be assured that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. I never had the pleasure of meeting your Mom but she surely instilled wonderful qualities in you that have made you the wonderful person that you are.
Linda Marie Marmolejo, San Francisco, California
K. Nichols
January 11, 2012
Sometimes a family needs to know that people outside of the family really care about how they are feeling when they lose someone in death. I just want to express my condolences to you for your loss. At the same time, our loving heavenly Father is the "God of all comfort" and he can and will help you through this difficult period because "he cares for you" also.
Demetria Gallagher
January 11, 2012
I will keep your family in my prayers.
Stay blessed.
Pamela Cox
January 11, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family!
Edith McCloud
January 11, 2012
To the Family and Friends of Helen F. Bowie:
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Bowie but I know her daughter Shirley. Judging by the wonderful person that Shirley is and her numerous positive attributes, Mrs. Bowie must have been extraordinary. My prayers are with all of you as you say goodbye to Mrs. Bowie.
Marrietta Parris
January 11, 2012
Shirley, My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in this very trying time. My prayers are with you that God will sustain and strengthen you.
Jamie Lee-Smith
January 11, 2012
Shirley, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember meeting your mother years ago when Cookie, Doris and I would ride our bikes to your home. My prayers go out to you and your family. Be blessed.
Jacqueline Morales
January 11, 2012
May the Lord bless and keep you. You have our deepest sympathy.
On behalf of Abyssinia Baptist Church, Silver Spring, Maryland
Keith McMahon
January 11, 2012
Shirley and family,
You have my most sincere condolences.
Keith
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