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Shirley Bowling Obituary


SHIRLEY ANN KINDER BOWLING passed away March 22, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by parents Ira and Mary Gracie Adkins Kinder; her beloved husband Berthal "Dutch" Bowling; grandson Jeremy Wagoner; brothers Herb, Tom and Ira Jr.; and
sisters Sybil, Emma, Inis and Julia.
Shirley is survived by her son, Terry (Kathy) Bowling of Napier, WV; daughters Cheryl (Berthel) Pauley of Nellis, WV, Rhonda Pauley and Sandra Stepp both of Nellis, WV; sister, Patricia Lushbaugh of Shady Springs, WV; sister-in-law, Wanda Fiorillo, Hamden, CT; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; four great- great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Shirley graduated from Sherman High School, class of 1953. She was a clerk and postmaster at Nellis, WV for 27 years. Shirley was first and foremost a devout Christian and member of Easley
Church of Christ. She loved her community, and no one left her home hungry or in need. She has been mommaw Bo to many community children and adults for over 40 years. She will be greatly missed by family, church and community.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville, WV, with Johnny Steele officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens, Madison, WV.
Friends may call 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the funeral home.
You may express your condolences to the family at: www.handleyfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Mar. 26, 2024.

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Tom Kinder

March 25, 2024

She was a grand lady
And cared for many
Children and never complained. She was
My Aunt Shirley and I will always remember
Her smile and sense of
Humor. May she be
Granted eternal peace.

Mary Ann Kinder

March 25, 2024

She was my Aunt a very caring and loving person I will miss her haven´t seen her in a long time God rest her soul

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