Kathryn A. "Katie" Bowman's Obituary
Decatur – Kathryn Ann “Katie” Bowman, 82, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Katie was born December 3, 1934 in Jacksonville, the daughter of James A. and Gertrude M. (Clemons). She was a homemaker and attended Life Foursquare and Maranatha Church. Katie married Harold Bowman July 31, 1953 in Mechanicsburg.
Surviving is her husband, Harold of Decatur; children: Terry Ann (Van) Brower of CO, Michael D. (Deonna) Bowman of Assumption, Robin Lee (Brian) McFeeters of Macon, Douglas A. (Joy) Bowman of FL, and Phillip (Lisa) Bowman of Decatur; grandchildren: Tisha, Joe, Autumn, Jamie, Jodi, Katie, Michael, Jessica, Taylor, Jimmy, and Jake; eleven great grandchildren; brothers: Bill R. Jarrett of Decatur, John Jarrett of Springfield, Little Bill (Vickie) Jarrett of Kincaid, Jake (Cathy) Jarrett of Springfield, Donnie (Diane) Jarrett of Springfield, and Bob Jarrett of Decatur; sisters: Betty Jarrett of Springfield and Marilyn (Ronnie) Schwabe of Athens; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Katie was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jim Jarrett.
Graveside services to celebrate her life will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
The family of Kathryn Ann Bowman is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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