Alva Irons Bowerman, 86, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020. Preceded in death by her father, Alvin Irons and mother, Anna Belle Pittman, and sisters, Johnnie Brown and Corine Stone. She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, James Ralph Bowerman; son, Jimmy Bowerman (wife Betty); daughters, Wanda Edmondson (husband Larry), Terry Hill, Ann Bowerman and Nancy Bowerman; sisters, Mary Frank, Loretta Kilpatrick and Betty Ann Reagan; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Mona Jeffries and Blount Memorial Hospice. The family will gather in the chapel of Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 2:00pm for a private funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.sherwoodchapel.com