Ruth Gallman Bowden Obituary
The family of Ruth Gallman Bowden (Columbia, South Carolina) announces her passing on August 10, 2026. Ruth, born on October 16, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter J. Gallman and Alice Sartor Gallman; her husband John T. Bowden, Jr.; her son Gary Bowden; and her brother Freddie Gallman.
She is survived by: her sons, Steven Bowden (Deadra) of Columbia and Gregory Bowden (Deidra) of Florence; her grandchildren, Stevan Bowden (Erika), Gary Christopher Bowden, John Bowden, III and Audrey Bowden; her siblings, Margaret Moses (Morris) of Gaithersburg, Walter "Jakki" Gallman (Sharon) of Columbia, SC, Dorothy Jeanne Felder (Thomas) of Columbia, SC, Annette Jacobs of Columbia, SC and Nancy Gallman; and her brother-in-law Gary Bowden (Sandra) of Baltimore, Maryland.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to: The Orangeburg Chapter of the Links, Incorporated; St. Luke's Episcopal Church Daughters of the King or St. Luke's Choir.
