Frances Ware Bowlin Obituary

The passing of Frances Ware Bowlin of Tenaha, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 13, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Lamar Ware and Katie Crump Ware; her husband Benjamin Morris Bowlin Jr.; her siblings, Jimmy Lamar Ware and Rose Ware Culver; and her sons, Benjamin Lamar Bowlin and Bryan Wade Bowlin.

She is survived by: her daughter Beverly Bowlin Martin (Keith) of Tenaha; her daughter-in-law Terry Dean Bowlin of Tenaha; her grandchildren, Krystal Martin Swink (Arron) of Tyler, Kaylan Martin Prieb (David) of McPherson, KS, Emily Bowlin Lemoine (Joseph) of Tenaha, Kelly Martin Cooper (Jacob) of Shelbyville and Benjamin Wade Bowlin (Tamara) of Tenaha; her great grandchildren, Lilia Swink, Jaycee Cooper, Kenneth Lane Cooper, Jaxson Lemoine, Parker Lemoine, Benjamin Bryson Bowlin and Braya Bowlin; and her nieces, Emily Culver Beaird and Brenda Culver. She is also survived by her siblings, cousins, children, grandchildren and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Bowlin would be honored most if loved ones would find opportunities to read, especially Bible stories, with children. Donations could also be made to Christian ministries or educational programs in her honor.