Mary Bowen Obituary

The memory of Mary Bowen (Aberdeen, Mississippi), who passed away on March 29, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Roxie Lee Taylor Bagwell; her husband Fred Bowen; her father Walker Bagwell; her children, LaVaughn Long of Florence, MS, Helen Morganstern of Little Rock, AR, Jimmy Bowen of Aberdeen, MS, Jerry Bowen of Aberdeen, MS and Joseph Bowen of Aberdeen, MS; her granddaughter Summer Bowen of Aberdeen, MS; her son-in-law Larry Morganstern of Little Rock, AR; and her siblings, Modene Woffard, Myrtle Plunkett and Gary Bagwell of Aberdeen, MS..

She is survived by: her daughter Carolyn Bowen Gwathney (Gene) of Cedar Bluff, MS; her sister Sarah Gilmore of Lavon; her son-in-law Karl Long of Florence, MS; and her grandchildren, John Gwathney (Sylvia) of Columbus, MS, Anthony Gwathney (Rachelle) of West Point, MS, Sheila Gwathney Brand (Heath) of West Point, MS, April Long Abel (Myrum) of Florence, MS, Ashley Long Payne (Corey) of Richland, MS, Kehli Bowen of Amory, MS, Erin Bowen Walker (Chopper) of Aberdeen, MS and Randi Bowen of Aberdeen, MS. She is also survived by thirteen great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

In leu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi, Post Office Box 5348, Jackson, MS 39296.