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Clara Bowie Obituary

Clara Belle Lee Bowie, a native/resident of Greensburg, La. departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at her home, in the company of her children. An educator w 42 years of experience, she held a Masters and 30 Plus in Reading with a Minor in Special Education from both Southern and Southeastern Universities. A lifelong member of Turner's Chapel AME Church, she has at various times served as secretary of Gospel Choir, President of Stewardess Board # 4, Director of Christian Education, Matron, Past Matron and Conductress of Eagle Chapter 113, Order of Eastern Star, Sunday School Superintendent/Teacher, Director of Junior Church, member of Ada Kendrick Women's Missionary Society and Director of Vacation Bible School. She sat on many boards including the one that oversees Rural Health clinics. She traveled the world but was always drawn back to home-Greensburg. Survived by children Cheryl (Gerald) Adams, Lorraine Mercer, and Herman Bowie, Jr; grandchildren Caitlin and Trey Adams, Logan, Morgan and Cameron Mercer, 3 siblings and a host of family/friends. She was preceded in death by her spouse of 63 years Herman Bowie, Sr., 3 infant grandsons, her parents, in-laws and 3 siblings. Viewing Friday from 5-8 at MJR funeral home in Greensburg with services to follow at 1:00 Saturday, Turner's Chapel, also in Greensburg. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2019.
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To The Family You have our Deepest Sympathy Keep Trusting In The Lord From The Bowies, The Adams, The Lemons
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Fannieee b Adams

November 12, 2019

We would like to share our sincere condolences with the entire Bowie family.As a longtime friend of Mrs. Bowie's daughter, Cheryl, we know she will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts will be with you all for many days to come.

Carleton Bishop

November 12, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family
The most gracious neighbors anyone could have ask for.

Ernest Gordon

November 9, 2019

May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. She was a true pioneer of the church and will be missed dearly.

Gladys Watts

November 8, 2019

With deepest sympathy. I will cherish fund memories as a neighbor and former grade school teacher, and adviser.

Jeffery Cook

November 8, 2019

Marvin Lee

November 8, 2019

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