Mrs. Emily Jo Bowman age 66 of Arab, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at her residence.
Mrs. Bowman was born on June 5, 1955 in Marshall County, AL to Emily Foylea Wilks McElroy and the late William H. McElroy. She was a 1973 graduate of Arab High School. Her greatest loves and most prize possessions were her dogs “her babies”. Listening to Elvis music would always make her smile. She enjoyed watching scary movies and laughing at the scary parts. Her dream was to become a cosmetologist, she loved styling hair and doing nails. She really loved writing letters, journals and even essays. She liked coloring in adult coloring books. She spent a lot of time crocheting afghans, baby hats and booties. Nothing made her happier than watching her shows on TV. She adored flowers and liked planting them in her yard. Jo loved gadgets, anything ‘as seen on TV” she had to have it. Most of all she enjoyed sitting at home with a big glass of sweet tea talking with friends and family.
Mrs. Bowman is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Jerry Bowman; son, Robbie Bowman; daughter, Amy Echols (Kevin); sisters, Debbie McElroy, Brenda King (Steve), Kelly Parrish (Scot); sisters in law, Marlene Winfrey (Robert), Clessie Potter (Dennis); grandchildren, Ashleigh Bowman, Courtney Denton, Heaven Bowman, Zachary Fortenberry, Parker Martin, Allie Claire Martin; great grandchildren, Kayson Denton, Ivey Brown, Cash Brown; and many close cousins, nieces, nephews and family friends.
Mrs. Bowman is preceded in death by her father, brother in law, Keith Bowman and beloved mother and father in law, Jack & Gaynell Bowman.
Visitation will be held at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel on Monday, November 15, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel with service beginning at 3:00 p.m. with Celebrant Zachary Fortenberry officiating.
Burial will immediately follow services at Sweet Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers escorting Mrs. Bowman to her final resting place are, Zachary Fortenberry, Parker Martin, Brian Jones, Cameron Jones, Scott Jones and Kevin Echols.
Arrangements entrusted by Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel
