EDITH MERLE BOWMAN

Edith M. Bowman, 87, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2007 in a local nursing home. Family visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the Robert Massie Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, February 23, 2007 at the Imperial Cemetery in Imperial, Texas. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home. Edith was born September 28, 1919 in Big Spring, Texas to Gay and Hessie Hartman. Edith's unfaltering faith in God is what defined her and carried her through life's challenges. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Leslie for thirty-seven years. Together they were vital community servants. She showed enormous love for her children and grandchildren. Her grandchildren were her greatest enjoyment and pride. Edith will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Leslie Graham Bowman. She is survived by daughters Gayle Bowman of San Angelo; Maurine Boyd and husband Gary of Midland, Texas; Peggy Eubank and husband Jim of San Angelo, Texas; son Graham Bowman and wife, Tara of Ft. Stockton, Texas; Grandchildren: Justin Boyd, Dillon Boyd, Leslie Watkins, Courtney Bowman, Josh Eubank, Rachael Eubank and Blake Bowman. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the administration and staff at Sagecrest Alzheimers Care Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Sagecrest Alzheimers Care Center, 438 Houston Harte Expressway, San Angelo, Texas 76901.