Pauline “Polly” Poovey Bowman, 94 of Hickory passed away on November 2, 2026 at Catawba Memorial Hospital. She was born in Catawba County to the late Wilburn Ira Poovey and Maude Hollar Poovey. Pauline is also preceded in death by her husband Melvin Bowman, son; Michael Bowman, daughter; Tina Bowman, granddaughter; Brandy Bowman, sisters; Joyce Sigmon and Betty Sigmon.
Pauline retired as secretary from Southern Furniture. She was a lifelong member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Conover. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and spending time with her grandchildren.
Pauline is survived by her brother; Wayne Poovey and wife Rebecca, granddaughters; Megan Bowman(Garrett), Erica Bowman (Kyle), great grandchildren; Abigail and Colton Galligher, Jayden and Anthony Bowman, Elaina Settlemyer, daughter in law; Debra Bowman and many other close family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 21, 2025 at St. Peters Lutheran Church with the Pastor Eric Hauss and Pastor Peter Frank. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.drumfh-hickory.com
Drum Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Bowman family.
