Wanda Jean Johnson Bowen, 83, of Wesley, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at her home. She was born November 28, 1937 in Wesley to Jean and Madge Johnson.
Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Dean Bowen; her parents, Jean and Madge Johnson; two sisters; and one brother.
She was baptized in Wichita, Kansas in 1955 in the Arkansas River along with her husband Dean. Dean and Wanda were both wonderful parents. With Wanda, a harsh word was never spoken about anyone she knew. She would help anyone in need.
God was first in her life and she wanted peace within her family.
She might act as a short-order cook to many, a home manager or an unlicensed therapist. She may not have always given the advice that we wanted to hear, but now, we, (kids & grandkids) are thankful for the advice as we have grown older. Wanda wanted and prayed daily for all to love one another.
Wanda was a loving wife and grandma. She also had a special bond with many nieces and nephews.
She always said she might not have been as good as she thought she should be, but was loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws, Steven and Lynn Bowen of Wesley and David and Sabrina Bowen of Hindsville; two daughters, Barbara and Marty Bosch of Olathe, Kansas and Lori and Robert Trinkle of Huntsville; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
There will be a visitation at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Mt. Olive Regular Baptist Church followed by a celebration of life service at 11:00 AM.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Such a sweet and caring lady. I am praying for the family.
Lori , David, Steve, Barbara; So sorry for your loss Wanda was such a treasure, loved and respected! What a Grand reunion in Heaven she Has made it we need to follow her example in Christ so we can all have that reunion as well! Love and Prayers
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family
She was a very sweet king lady
God Bless all
We’re so sorry for your loss!
She was one of the loving people I’ve ever met! I’ll always wish I could have talked to her one more time but I’m thankful, with many others I’m sure, to have had her in my life!
We attended high school with Wanda. Beautiful person inside and out. Prayers for her family in this difficult time.
Steven David Barb & Lori, My heart hurts for all of you. There are no words that will make things any better..Your momma was some kind of Lady.. ALWAYS looked so pretty and always wanted to talk to me to see what I’d been up to.. Plus I’ll never forget the day she came out of the Wesley store an seen me an asked Tamra,” can you please cut my bangs.” I said sure right here she said yes right here in the parking lot of the store.. Loved your momma so.. I send all my love to all of you,
To each of the family, my prayers and condolences during this difficult. So sorry for your loss.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Lori and family, I’m sorry for the loss of your mother, whose absence on earth will be missed every day. May you find comfort in her heavenly presence and the faith in a glorious reunion one day. Sending prayers, sympathy, condolences, and love to all.
I’m sorry for your loss. May the peace only God can provide surround you.
Steven, David, Barbara and Lori. Tim and I were so sorry to hear about your mom. We know first hand how hard it is to let them go. May God bless your hearts. Your mom was a good and decent person and loved everyone. So so sorry. Our most sincere condolences!
David, so sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
You are In our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of the Bowen family. What a great lady who always greeted us with a big smile and made us feel like family every time we were around her.
We are so very sorry to read of the death of sweet Ms Wanda. She was always a kind lady with a beautiful smile that everyone enjoyed, & an inspiration to others. May her memories always give comfort to each of her family members & friends that loved her.
Love you sweet lady.
J. C. & Sharon Selph
Wanda was a dear member of our Huntsville Class of 1954. Also one of my FB friends She always had the most beautiful complexion and sweet smile. May her soul Rest In Peace Amen