OBITUARY

Karen Sue Bowles

May 24, 1950 – October 13, 2026

IN THE CARE OF

McLaurin Funeral Home & Pinecrest Memorial Park

Karen Sue Owens Bowles, age 76, of Clayton, North Carolina passed on October 13, 2026, at UNC Johnston Health in Smithfield, North Carolina.

A memorial service to celebrate Karen's life will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, October 24, 2026 in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home, 12830 Clayton Boulevard, Clayton, North Carolina with Pastor Rick Gaskins officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Online condolences may be made to the family at: www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com

McLaurin Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Bowles family.

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Friday,October 23, 2026

Visitation

3:00 pm - 3:00 pm

McLaurin Funeral Home

12830 Clayton Boulevard
Clayton, North Carolina

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Friday,October 23, 2026

A Memorial Service to Celebrate her life

4:00 pm

McLaurin Funeral Home Chapel

12830 Clayton Boulevard
Clayton, North Carolina

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