Shirley “Joanne” Bowden's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2023 in Elk Park, North Carolina

Shirley “Joanne” Bowden

January 4, 1944 - July 28, 2023 (79 years old)

Elk Park, North Carolina

Shirley “Joanne” Bowden's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2023 in Elk Park, North Carolina

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Yancey Funeral Services

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Shirley “Joanne” Bowden

January 4, 1944 - July 28, 2023 (79 years old)

Elk Park, North Carolina

Shirley Bowden Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley Bowden of Elk Park, North Carolina, born in Baltimore, Maryland, who passed away at the age of 79, on July 28, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Stewart Edward and Jeanette M. Greene Hunnicutt; her sister Nancy Hunnicutt Gilbert; and her grandson Joseph Lee Foster. She is survived by: her children, Donna Foster Burnop (David) of Newland, Glenn Douglas Foster, Jr. of Newland, Sheila E. Foster of Ramseur, NC and Mark A. Foster of Roan Mountain, TN; her grandchildren, Michael Burnop (Michelle), Zachary Burnop (Jena), Beth Stocton (Brett), Amber Foster (Justin Buchanan), Elisha Foster, Christina Mattern, Katy Williams, Kelly Tillson (David), Jay Williams and Joshua Foster; her great grandchildren, Cameron, Preston, Jackson, Sawyer, Olivia (Livy), Remington, Addyson, Mia, Sophia, Emma, Ally, Liam, Daisy and Destiny; her brother Stewart "Junior" Hunnicutt; and her sisters-in-law, Becky Williams, Mary Barlow, Glenda Gentry and Aleisa Foster.

Memorial donations may be made to the Avery County Humane Society at 279 New Vale Road, Newland, NC 28657.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Yancey Funeral Services



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Aug 01

Visitation

Cranberry Baptist Church
5870 N US 19E Hwy, Newland, NC 28756

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Cranberry Baptist Church
5870 N US 19E Hwy, Newland, NC 28756

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Aug 03

Graveside service

Tanglewood Cemetery

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