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Ernestine Bowers

08/11/1925 - 05/04/2025

Obituary For Ernestine Bowers

Mrs. Ernestine Bowers, of Greenwood, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Jackson Hospital, in Marianna, Florida.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church located at 3996 Wintergreen Road in Greenwood, Florida 32443 where the Reverend Kevin Williams is the pastor.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Bowers will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.

A visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

She leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Two Daughters: Barbara Leslie of Greenwood, Florida and Demetria Franklin of Tallahassee, Florida

One Son: Eugene (Sharon) Bowers of Greenwood, Florida

One Brother: Reverend Lucious Williams, Sr. of Greenwood, Florida

One Sister: Florida Mae McCoy Manning of Greenwood, Florida

And a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.


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Kasha McCloud sent Heartfelt Memories for Ernestine Bowers - May 10, 2025

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Brittani Singleton sent Heavenly Heights Bouquet for Ernestine Bowers - May 06, 2025

Sending our love and condolences to the Bowers family From Glenn and Terria Davis Sunny Hills Florida

Terria Davis

As you move through this transition, may the Lord give you strength of mind to accept the changes made, and may your Heart cherish the memories of the laughter and the Love that was shared with such a Beautiful Soul. Rev. Marilyn Leveritte & Family.

Marilyn Leveritte

Cousins May God comfort and strengthen you during the difficult time. Heavenly Rest Aunt Ernestine, I love you.

Diane Barnes

TO GOD BE THE FLORY WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR THE DEMISE OF SISTER BOWERS WE SEND OURS CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY MAY THE LORD KEEPS HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AND ALWAYS KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS CARE.....I ALWAYS ENJOYING SEEING SISTER BOWERS AND BROTHER BRYANT C AS THEY STOP AT WALMART SISTER BOWERS AND I (LILLIE) ALWAYS ADMIRE EACH OTHERS BEAUTIFUL NAILS SISTER BOWERS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CUSTOMERS....OURS THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE FOREVER WITH YOU.....🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹MR. & MRS. JULIUS,LILLIE BAKER

MR.& MRS.JULIUS,LILLIE BAKER

My deepest sympathy to Dee and the family. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18 Praying for strength during this difficult time. Much Love, Lois Graham

Lois Graham

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bowers and Williams families during this difficult time. Barbara Williams & Family

Barbara Williams

Raquel and family, the Taylor family sends their sincere, heartfelt condolences to you and your family. It was a great joy to have met your grandmother and she loved you so. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Please let the Lord be your comforter during this difficult time. Pennie C. Taylor and Family Tifton, Georgia

Pennie C.Taylor

Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the Bowers and Williams families. We pray for comfort and peace during this difficult period in your lives.

Deacon Horace and Sister Ammie Williams

The family has our deepest condolences so sorry for loss of Mrs. Bowers

Frank and Sharon White

Our deepest condolences to you and your family, may God send his perfect peace that surpasses all understanding..You are in our prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🕊️

Curly and Tex Pittman

Our condolences to Gene, and Sharon so sorry for your loss. May God strengthen you and your family at this difficult time. I know Mrs. Bowers will be truly missed, but never forgotten, praying for the Bowers Family. The Bellamy, and Daniels family from Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Georgia.

Evelyn M. Bellamy

Earth has no sorrows that HEAVEN cannot HEAL! She was always loving and caring towards our entire family. She blessed our lives in an amazing way. Love the Johnson family of 2 Egg

Faye Johnson and Family

On behalf of Dorchester Homes, we would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the Bowers family.

Tiffany Knight

Condolences and love family from myself and family!

Isiah Hagins

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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