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Rowena Bowers Obituary
March 14, 2025
JOHNSON CITY - Rowena Shipley Bowers, 94, Johnson City, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Lakebridge, A Waters Community.
Rowena was born in Boones Creek and was a daughter of the late John and Burt Maupin Shipley.
She was a member of Hopwood Christian Church. Rowena received her Bachelors and her master's from ETSU for Education. She did post graduate work at ETSU and University of Tennessee. Rowena was a health and physical education teacher. She was with Washington County Schools for 2 years, 4 years at Virginia Intermont College, and 28 years at Milligan College.
After retirement from teaching Rowena was very active in the life of her three granddaughters. She with her late husband, volunteered at ETSU, Holston Habitat for Humanity, and the VA.
In addition to her parents, Rowena was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. J. Howard Bowers; brothers, John H. Shipley, Jr., James C. Shipley, Daniel Y. Shipley, William "Bill" H. Shipley; sisters, Sara Belle Almany, Christine Feathers.
Survivors include her son, Rick K. Bowers; granddaughters, Emma Bowers, Hannah Bowers, Rachel Bowers; great grandchildren, Sonny Turner, Kline Turner, Kyzah Bradley, Kobie McCurry; sister, Diana Gale Lloyd; several nieces and nephews.
The graveside service for Rowena will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Brian Snyder, Minister, officiating. Those who wish to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 a.m.
In-lieu-of flowers Rowena requested memorial contributions made to the charity of your choice.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.tetrickfuneralservices.com.
Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, is honored to serve the Bowers family (423-610-7171).
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Terry&Sherry Hale
March 18, 2025
Sorry for the lost of your mother.
John Feathers
March 17, 2025
Aunt Rowena was a true Christian and a loving lady. I always enjoyed being around her. She loved her grandchildren and was constantly bragging on the “twins”. She will be sadly missed but are comforted she is home with our Lord. Aunt Rowena, you were very instrumental in how I turned out. Sorry we didn’t get to spend more time together. I love you, John Wallace.
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