Mrs. Bowden, a retired beautician, was the daughter of the late Luther Herman and Bertha Hart Gibson, she was married to William Jordan Bowden in 1949, he preceded in 1992, formerly married to the late Mahlon "Cotton" Etheridge. She is survived by her daughter; Patsy Pruett, Paris, grandsons; Chris (Lori) Bowden, Danny (Deana) Bowden, Charles Pruett all of Paris and a special friend; Jean Nance. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.