Nell Tyner Bowen Obituary
In loving memory of Nell Tyner Bowen of Athens, Georgia, who departed this world on March 21, 2026 at the age of 97. Nell leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nell Tyner Bowen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Grover F. Tyner, Sr. and Nellie Whelchel Tyner; her husband Dr. I. W. Bowen, III; and her brothers, Ray Tyner of Albany, GA, Dr. Grover Tyner, Jr. of Decatur, GA and Thera McElmurray of Lexington, SC..
She is survived by: her children, Dr. Paul Bowen (Barbara) of Clemson, SC and Brenda Neisler (Deck Neisler) of Athens; her grandchildren, Ashlea Neal (Nick), Ty Bowen (Alexis), Ellyn Bowen (Brian Holst), Andrew Neisler (Ben Hobbs) and Justin Neisler; and her great grandchildren, Hope Neal, Tripp Bowen and Camryn Bowen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bowen-Tyner Scholarship Fund for the Tift College of Education at Mercer, Mercer University Advancement Office, 1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, GA 31207, or to Russellville Baptist Church – Lottie Moon Offering, 111 Russellville Rd., Forsyth, GA 31029.
