Shirley Lynn Sharp Bowden Farragut, Tennessee Obituary

Shirley Lynn Sharp Bowden

Shirley Lynn Sharp Bowden passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born on June 21, 1939 to the late Ambrose and Freda (Weaver) Sharp. Shirley graduated from Farragut High School in 1957 and Knoxville Business College. Shirley married Manson B. (Bud) Bowden in 1960 and they were married for 56 years when Bud passed away in 2017. Shirley has been a member of First Baptist Concord for over 50 years. She loved singing in the choir and loved being a part of the Faithful Followers Sunday School Class. Next to Shirley’s love for her Lord was her love for her family. She spent her life loving and caring for her family for which we are so thankful and blessed. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Manson B. (Bud) Bowden, her sister Joyce Sharp McFalls and her brother J. Victor Sharp. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Brad Moore of Knoxville, son and daughter-in-law Mike and Jill Bowden of Lenoir City, grandchildren Rachel and Tyler Thompson, Tate Bowden, Rebecca Moore and Carter Bowden, great granddaughter Millie Ann Thompson, brother and sister-in-law Don and Dorothy Sharp, sister-in-law Jane Bowden and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at Lenoir City Cemetery on Saturday, January 23 at 12 PM for a graveside service. Memorials can be made to the Handyman Ministry at First Baptist Concord or East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.
June 21, 1939 - January 21, 202106/21/193901/21/2021
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Catherine Vandergriff
February 3, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was a good friend to my mother, Sarah Mills of Hughlan drive.
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David E. Sharp
January 23, 2021
I wish to share my condolences to the family of Shirley Sharp Bowden. She was my cousin and I thought well of her. She was always friendly and kind to me. May God bless the Bowden family with grace and strength to endure your loss.
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Becky Davis
January 22, 2021
Dear Mike and Cathy and families. I am not physically able to attend your Mom's services tomorrow but wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I loved Shirley. She made me want to be a better person. Her kindness and genuine caring for each of us was a true e... Continue Reading
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Naomi White Boone
January 22, 2021
Thankful for the years I saw Shirley and Bud at FBCC. I remember Shirley always smiling. Prayers for you.
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Dustin White
January 21, 2021
A candle was posted for Shirley Lynn Sharp Bowden.
A candle was posted for Shirley Lynn Sharp Bowden.
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