Mildred Bowen

Mildred J. Bowen, age 90, of Caroleen, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Hospice House of Rutherford County.
Born September 3, 1926 in Cleveland County, she was a daughter to the late Dock C. Jenkins and Minnie Hudson Hawkins Jenkins. Mildred was a homemaker and a member of Caroleen United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, word search books and especially cooking for her family. Mildred was a kindhearted lady who loved her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Robert C. Bowen; daughter, Sandra F. Bowen; step-father, Fred R. Hawkins, one sister, Mary Lee Matheny and a niece, Helen F. Matheny.
Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Mike Bowen and wife, Kim of Taylors, SC and a daughter, Alma Jean Boone and husband, Norman of Caroleen; three grandchildren, Kelly Robinson (Randy), Barbie Boone and Brian Boone (Brandi). She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jim Snyder officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. At other times they will be gathered at 253 Henrietta Street, Caroleen.
Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.