Ms. Della Bowen's Obituary
Ms. Della Bowen
1959 - 2016
Memorial service for Ms. Della Bowen, 57, of Dadeville, will be Friday, April 15, 2016 at 5:00 pm at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Bro. Jason McCarty will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Langley Funeral Home.
Ms. Bowen passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 14, 1959 in Columbia, South Carolina to Charles H. Abbott and Joan Abbott. Ms. Bowen loved her children and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, including her great granddog, Aubie. She was a kindergarten teacher for 23 years and a member of AEA. Ms. Bowen loved Auburn Football and was a proud Auburn Alumni. She loved Elvis and enjoyed visiting Graceland every year.
She is survived by her sons, Johnny M. (Kimberly) Bowen of Wetumpka and Andrew D. (Erica) Bowen of Helena; grandchildren, Gavin Bowen, Emma Bowen, Alice Bowen, and Eve Bowen; mother, Joan Abbott of Dadeville; sisters, Sandra (Kenneth) King, Connie (Johnny) Roberts, Debbie (Randy) Haggard, and Charlene (David) Adams; fiance, Joey Keahey, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie "Melvin" M. Bowen; and father.
The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Spina Bifida Association of Alabama online at www.sbaofal.org or mailed to SBA of Alabama, P.O. Box 35, Gadsden, AL 35902.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.
Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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