Fairlena L Bowes

Fairlena Lowe Bowes, 96, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away on August 11, 2022 in Woodbridge. Fairlena was born in Rivesville, WV to Guy Harrison Lowe and Laura Lowe on December 13, 1925. She went to school at Rivesville High School. She married Charles Rudolph Bowes, Jr. on July 26, 1947 in Washington, D.C.. She worked as a budget analyst for Internal Revenue Service for 33 years. She was involved in Cub Scouts as a den mother, and taught English to new immigrants. Fairlena is preceded in death by her husband Charles, and her sons Charles Richard Bowes and John Robert Bowes. Fairlena is survived by son Daniel Joseph Bowes (Suzanne), grandchildren Brian Daniel Bowes and Lauren Bowes Hedge, and daughter-in-law Kim Cafardi Bowes. Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association. Visitation will be 11:00 Monday August 15, 2022 at National Memorial Park, at 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042, with graveside service at noon, with Dr. Wayne Ralston officiating. . Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NationalFH-MP.com for the BOWES family.