Mary Barnett Bowen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Barnett Bowen of Lenoir, North Carolina, who passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Mary Barnett may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Franklin Barnett and Lucille Ballew Barnett. She is survived by: her sons, Benny Lane Bowen II and Jason Alan Bowen (Sarah Michelle Bowen); her grandchildren, Raymond Ryder Bowen, Aurelia Elise Bowen and Tucker Alan Knox Bowen; and her brother Buford William Barnett.
In Lieu of gifts or flowers to the family, please volunteer or donate to your local Humane Society to aid in the care and adoption of animals in need.
