Billie Jean Bowlin

Billie Jean Hunt Bowlin, known by her family as Mawmaw, passed at her home in Shreveport, Louisiana on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the age of 80. She is reunited with her dear sister, Brenda Joy Burrow, her parents, William and Martha Jane Hunt, and mother-in-law, Perline Colvin Bristow.

Billie Jean was born on December 24, 1940 in Brent, Alabama. She is survived by her adoring husband, Fred Bowlin. Memories of her life and love will be carried forward by her two daughters, Jana McCrery & husband Jim, Charla Snelling & husband Greg. She cared obsessively for her three grandchildren, Tyler Snelling, Colvin Pruitt, and Mary Snelling who will deeply miss her and her never-ending quest to express her love. She also leaves behind countless nieces and nephews, as well as Scott and Clark McCrery.

Billie Jean, our Mawmaw, leaves behind a legacy of overwhelming kindness, compassion, and endless generosity. At her core, she was a woman committed to her family. Her happiness was centered around the happiness of others. She touched the life of every person who knew her, unknowingly teaching each of us what it truly means to care for others.

She loved to cook and she loved to laugh. She held memories of her loved ones so close to her heart that she often reminded us of moments that only someone with her heart could remember. She had a voice so sweet that inspired comfort even in the toughest moments. She was unique in countless ways and will forever be embedded in the hearts and minds of those whose lives she shaped. For these reasons and so many more, we will miss our sweet and loving Billie Jean.

A visitation will be held Friday, February 26, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108. A celebration of life will occur Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM. A private interment will occur in Centuries Memorial Park. Honoring the family as pallbearers will be Jay Burrow, Tracey Burrow, Gary Morris, David Doyal, David Russell Doyal, Cade Doyal, Drew Doyal and Michael Talley.

Those in attendance kindly are required to follow the COVID-19 protocols, with appropriate masking and social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bille Jean's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Southfield School, 1100 Southfield Rd, Shreveport, LA 71106.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Pearlie Adams and Carrie Burk for being faithful caretakers. They would also like to thank Willis Knighton Cancer Center, Dr. Marler, Dr. Veluvolu, Dr. Rosen and Dr. Yerrapraggada for their wonderful care.