Lula Gilman Bowles

Lula Gilman Bowles, 87, of Glen Allen, VA, passed away on March 8, 2018. She was born on May 28, 1930 to Lemuel Franklin and Ella Jones Gilman of Hanover, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Bowlman Hugo Bowles; son, Donald H. Bowles; brother, Franklin Gilman; sisters, Edith Cannon, Alice Meredith, Sue Miltz, Elsie LeFon, and Lucy Lignian. Lula is survived by her daughter, Judith Henry; grandson, Christopher Henry and his wife, Trisha; great-grandsons, Alex and James Henry; sister, Doris Lutz and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 2pm. Interment will follow in Kenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, Elmont, VA. Online condolences may be registered to the family at www.nelsenashland.com.