Anna Lillie Bowen

Bowen, Anna Lillie, 91, died peacefully in her sleep Friday, June 20, at Shannondale Nursing Center in Knoxville, TN. The youngest of four children, all of whom have preceded her in death, she was born October 15, 1922, to James P. and Roxie H. Thompson in Jonesville, VA. Anna was married November 29, 1940 to Thomas L. Bowen, Sr. of Kyles Ford, TN, who preceded her in death in 2004. Anna became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1952 and touched many lives as a dedicated Bible teacher before her health failed. As a young woman, she was a school teacher. She loved music, singing and the color pink. She will be fondly remembered by her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a large extended family of spiritual brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Ann McLamb of Dunn, NC; son, Thomas L. Bowen Jr. of Cary, NC; granddaughters, Amanda McLamb (Dunn, NC), Katie Ersland (Deland, FL); grandson, Mathew Bowen (Raleigh, NC); two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 27 at 3 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Av, Knoxville TN, with Robert Burpitt, minister and close family friend, officiating. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.weaverfuneralservices.com