Mary B. Bowers Girard, Illinois Obituary

Mary B. Bowers

Mary B. Bowers, 74, of Girard, formerly of Nilwood, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 15, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Mary was born on September 20, 1945 to Glen and Dorothy (Smith) Talbert in Carlinville, IL. She married Orville Bowers on September 28, 1963 at the Clifford Hays residence. Mary worked as a bartender at Rocki's Bar in Auburn for 13 years, retiring in 2005. She was well known for her love of singing. Mary is survived by her husband of nearly 57 years, Orville Bowers of Girard, IL; daughter, Kimberly Bowers-Armstrong of Taylorville, IL, and a son, Michael Bowers of Girard, IL. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and 4 siblings, Loretta Miller, Jim Talbert, Glenn Talbert Jr., and Ronnie Talbert. A drive by visitation will be held on Monday, September 21, 2020, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard, IL. Please enter parking lot off of Route 4 and precede to the back of the funeral home. Family will be seated outside, on the patio. Please do not exit your car. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 10:00 am in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Girard, with Rev. James McGee officiating. Memorials are suggested to Prairie Land Ambulance. Online condolences can be given at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard is in charge of arrangements.
September 20, 1945 - September 15, 202009/20/194509/15/2020
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Sue Dalby
September 21, 2020
Mike & Orville our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Sue Dalby
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Maggie Rose
September 17, 2020
Our hearts go out to Mary's family and loved ones. She was one AMAZING lady.. R.I.P. Mary
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September 17, 2020
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September 17, 2020
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Bob Wise
September 17, 2020
My condolences to the Family. May the Holy Spirit give you comfort, peace and understanding during this time of loss. God's Blessings be upon each of you.
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Janice Smith and Rodney Beaty
September 16, 2020
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Janice Smith and Rodney Beaty
September 16, 2020
To the Bowers Family: We are so sorry for your loss.
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Randy & Earlene Smith
September 16, 2020
Our condolences goes out to the Bowers family. Mary will be greatly missed. Our prayers goes out to the family and continued prayers peace and healing.
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Penny Williams
September 16, 2020
My sincere condolences to Orville, Kim, and Mike. Mary was such a great lady and will be missed by many.
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September 16, 2020
Dear Kim and Mike and Orville, May god keep you in these times of deep sorrow. May your Moms wings protect you. Love Greg.
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