Sorry to hear of Christine’s passing.  I enjoyed seeing her at Jubilation and remember her from our college years.

Dear Dr. Bowles we express our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.  Please be assured of our prayers for you all.  
Prayerfully,
Jim and Nellie Shanks

It is very sad to hear of Christene's death.  She was a quiet and sweet person. Our George Wythe High School class of 59 is now planning our 65th High School Reunion and looking forward to seeing our graduating class once again. Christeen will be missed at the reunion and I am sure we will all have sweet remembrances of her.

My wife, Carol, and I will pray that the family will have the peace and assurance of a glad reunion when Jesus comes to claim His redeemed.

Chaplain James "Bucky"  and Carol Cox
Rural Retreat, Virginia

Sending love and prayers of comfort and peace to Dawn and the entire family in the loss of your loved one. 

Sincerely,
LeAndrea Ware & The Howard School Family

Al - Patty and I have been praying for you and your family. Chris meant so much to both of us. Her presence always lit up the room. 

We wish we could be present for her celebration of life service but we are not able. May God give you strength in your journey ahead. 

Dwight & Patty Kilbourne

We had the privilege of being ‘back door’ neighbors to Chris & Al when they lived in 1st Centenary’s Parsonage in Shepherd Hills.  Chris was so kind to us and was a wonderful neighbor. I will never forget her sweet nature and the encouragement she willingly gave me - a new momma of two small children.  Charlie & I send our love to Al and all of the family.

Chris had such a contagious sense of humor. Many times I remember her whispering something in my ear. Always to my surprise I would hear a funny story or comment that would cause us to break into hysterical giggling. My favorite story will forever be the little brother,    goat hair and Vaseline. She was a precious friend to her Middlebrook Pike UMC family.  To Al and family, I pray for only precious memories and the blessing of having her as a wife and mother. 
Prayers, love, and laughter,
Nancy

One of the sweetist and loving Person we have ever known! Blessing and Healing Love to Al and the entire Family! Jayne&Reese Griffin

It was a pleasure and blessing to know and work with Chris at SFTJ.
She was greatly loved and respected for her many gifts.
May the blessing be...

Chris was a truly gentle loving spirit who positively impacted all she met. The world is a better place for her life of loving service. To say she will be missed is an understatement. Thank you Chris for sharing your life with all of us. Please know that you are loved.

Praying for the family. May God give you peace and comfort.

ABIDE program 

The family will receive friends

A Celebration of Christene's Life

Burial

The Reverend Dr. Albert J. Bowles, Jr.

David Bowles

Dreama Martin (Eric)

Dawn Lim (Wath)

Dee Cain (Jac)

Laura Boyers (John)

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Chase and Chaney Martin, Christa, Titus, and Rachel Lim, and Emily Bowles Green, Travis Cody and Dylan Burnett; and great-grandmother to several great-grandchildren. She is sister to Betty Jo Blessing, Jerry Blessing, and Kitty Wilkens and deceased brothers, Lee and Lewie Blessing.

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Christene Blessing Bowles

March 4, 1941 – December 22, 2023

Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-North Chapel and Hamilton Memorial Gardens

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