Bernice L Bowman Obituary
The passing of Bernice L Bowman of Chillicothe, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 18, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bernice L Bowman to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Bush and Matha Bush (Aspel); her husband Clarence Barnhart; her son Glen Barnhart; her fiancé Dave Crabtree; her siblings-in-law, Sue Bush and Clint Ford; and her close friend Alma Jean Blevins.
She is survived by: her children, Kathy Sheets (Sean Thompson) of Chillicothe, Beverly Holloway (John) of Springfield, Steve Barnhart (Trudy) of Chillicothe, Rick Barnhart (Diana) of Richmond Dale and Bill Barnhart (Brenda) of Jackson; and her siblings, Judy Ford of Chillicothe, Irene Fine (Trey) of Cincinnati, Robert Bush (Jenny) of Chillicothe, Larry Bush of Chillicothe and Jack Bush (Donna) of Urbana. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ware Funeral Home (121 W 2nd St, Chillicothe, OH 45601). A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ware Funeral Home.
