Lou Ella "Georgie" Bowen

Lou Ella "Georgie" Bowen 68, of Goshen died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, January 8, 2013 at her home of natural causes. She was born Dec. 23, 1944 in Etowah, Arkansas, to William and Alice (Vail) McGuyre. On March 11, 1963 she married Rev. Paul David Bowen in Goshen. He survives. Also surviving are three sisters, Mary McGuyre, of Elkhart, Bobbie Kersey, of South Haven, Miss., and Elva Franks, of Goshen. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James and William McGuyre; and two sisters, Velta Stroder, and Shirley Jenkins. Mrs. Bowen has been an area resident since 1983. She worked at several area locations, including IXL Furniture; Elkhart Hospital; and Adlake. She was also a member at Goshen Pentecostal House of Prayer. Cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Goshen Pentecostal House of Prayer, 110 Hackett Rd., Goshen. Pastor Billy Lamb will officiate.