 In 1954, Mrs. Bowen became a member of Boulevard Baptist Church and retained her membership for 70 years. Mrs. Bowen is survived by a daughter, Dr. Melva Tolleson of Anderson, son Stephen Bowen of Anderson, grandchildren Stephanie Taylor, Seth Tolleson, Hunter Garrison, Kaylin Saxton, Connor Tolleson, Michelle Bowen, and Kaylee Tolleson, and eight great-grandchildren.