Alma G Bowers

was called home to be with our Lord on January 4, 2022 at the age of 67 and died of natural

causes. She is preceded in death by her adoring husband, Michael A. Bowers, Parents, Elias

Tamez Guajardo and Ascidalia Zambrano Guajardo, and her sister, Dr. Criselda Guajardo

Alvarado.

Alma was born in Edinburg, Texas on June 16th, 1954. Alma graduated from Pan American

University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Business Education. She then earned a second degree in

1976 from Pan American, her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Alma then obtained

her Master Reading Teacher Certification. Alma had a great love for teaching and worked as a

Bilingual and ESL teacher at: Donna Elementary (1975-1979), Frost Elementary (1979-1981),

Almeda Elementary (1981-1993), Mitchell Elementary (1993-2005), and finally retired from

Mitchell Elementary in 2005 holding the position of Title I Coordinator, Master Reading

Teacher. After retirement Alma was rehired as a 4th grade Bilingual Teacher at Heights

Elementary in Texas City. She retired for a second time, to become a dedicated substitute

teacher until she retired permanently to focus on her Grandson, Brighton. Alma also

volunteered for many years with the “Delta Kappa Gamma Society International” (DKG) as a

valued member and contributor.

Alma married the love of her life, Michael Albert Bowers on December 14, 1999. They were

devoted, loving, and enjoyed traveling together. Alma came into the marriage knowing full well

that Mike had two teenage children. Alma accepted Mike’s children as her own and was the

mother that they never knew they needed. Mike and Alma had three grandchildren, who they

adored immensely. Alma was born to be a caretaker of children. Alma helped raise her

grandson, Brighton Antley. She filled her days teaching him Spanish, how to read, and how to

hold scissors. From the moment he was born, he became her entire world.

Survivors include Julie Antley, Bronson Antley, Brighton Antley, Bryan Bowers, Pearl Bowers,

Hailey Padilla, and Paige Milner. Alma’s sister and husband, Raul and Delia Aleman. Alma’s

brother and wife, Paul and Pearl Guajardo. Alma’s brother-in-law, Tony Alvarado, and many

admiring nieces and nephews.

To keep with the calling near and dear to Alma’s heart, and considering the shortage of

professionals in this area, a Scholarship Fund has been set up in Alma’s name. We are

requesting that donations be sent to the Epsilon Tau chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher

Society of which Alma was a devoted member and officer.

Checks should be payable to Epsilon Tau. On the memo line you wan to write “The Alma Bower’s Scholarship Fund”

A basket for donations will be available at the funeral home during the public visitation

If you would like to make a donation, please consider the following:

The Alma Bowers Scholarship Fund

c/o 1405 5th Ave N. Texas City, Tx 77590.

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