Frances Bower Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 28, 2023, at the age of 94, Frances Bower of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Frances Bower to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Henry Mattes and Edna Mattes (Powers); and her siblings, Kenneth Mattes, Phyllis Jean Brickman and Mary Yates.
She is survived by : her husband A. Eugene "Gene" Bower; her daughters, Karen Van Sandt (Denny) of Smyrna and Sandra Bower (Steve Giurlando) of Melrose, Massachusetts; her grandsons, Trevor Van Sandt (Ashley) of Brentwood and Kyle Van Sandt (Stephanie) of Saratoga Springs; and her great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Savannah Van Sandt of Brentwood and Finn Van Sandt of Saratoga Springs. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: Plainview Baptist Church, 11365 Shipman Road, Plainview, Illinois 62685; Union Avenue Christian Church, 422 E. Union Avenue, Litchfield, Illinois 62056; or to another charity close to your heart.