Anna Elizabeth "Lizzy" Bowen

Anna Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bowen, 95, of Bowling Green passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Country View Nursing Home in Bowling Green. Funeral services for Lizzy will be Friday, January 20th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes & Crematory in Bowling Green with Rev. Jerry Gamm officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation for Lizzy will be held Friday, January 20th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Lizzy was born March 10, 1927 in Troy, Missouri to Claude Rush and Rosa Anna (Stepanek) Allen. She was united in marriage to Donald E. Bowen on March 21, 1947 in Richmond, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2008. Also preceding her in death were her parents; siblings: Elmer Allen, Gladys Graham, Melvin Allen, Mary Owen, and Doris Grote; and grandson, Kyle Bowen. Surviving are sons, James C. Bowen (Vicki Layman), Dale W. Bowen (Sue), and Greg A. Bowen (Virginia Kaye), all of Bowling Green; grandchildren: Shannon Michelle Vogelgesang, Michael Wojick, Ashley Bowen Moss, Erik Bowen, Craig Bowen, Clint Bowen, and Kerry Layman; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Allen of Danville, Indiana; sister, Norma Graham of Hannibal; and special friend, Maza Carnes. Lizzy was raised in Edgewood and moved to Bowling Green when she and Donald married. After raising their children, Lizzy worked at Bobby Brooks Garment Factory in Bowling Green and later in the kitchen at Bowling Green School. Upon retirement, Lizzy stayed at home and enjoyed gardening both vegetables and flowers. Lizzy had a passion for all flowers and received great pleasure in growing them. She also enjoyed going to auctions and taking walks in the neighborhood. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lizzy was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and the Vera Sunshine Club; and also a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Craig Bowen, Clint Bowen, Michael Wojick, Shannon Michelle Vogelgesang, Ashley Bowen Moss, Erik Bowen, and Kerry Layman. Memorials may be made to Edgewood Cemetery, Pike County Home Health and Hospice, or the Donor’s Choice.

Anna Elizabeth "Lizzy" Bowen

March 10, 1927 - January 16, 2023