Carolyn E. Bowles

Carolyn E. Bowles, 68, of Lexington, passed away late Friday evening, June 1, 2018, at her home. She was born January 20, 1950, in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late Edward W. and Doris (Harper) Howard.

Carolyn graduated from Berea College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Languages with a specialty in Latin. A humble, quiet, thoughtful, and very intelligent woman, she encouraged her son's pursuit of higher education. She was most happy being a mother and wife and kept an immaculate home. Carolyn adored her son and grandson, spoiling them every chance she could.

She was the family photographer and archivist, blessing all of them with the knowledge of who their ancestors are and where their lineage lies. Carolyn was very thoughtful and always remembered others with a heartfelt card on special occasions. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and collecting Boyds Bears and Longaberger baskets. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Sorority.

Carolyn is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David P. Bowles and Stephanie Shields of Columbus; grandson, Daniel P. Bowles of Columbus; a step granddaughter, Jace Turner of Columbus; two sisters, Linda Howard of Bowling Green, OH and Janice (Norm) Guernsey of Loveland, CO; two aunts, Marie Rinehart and Pauline Miller; a nephew, Brent (Angie Allen) Guernsey of Fort Collins, CO; a niece, Margaret (James Kumpf) Reffner of Wakeman; and eight cousins in Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband, David L. Bowles on June 14, 1985; parents; uncles, Fred Rinehart, James Harper and Lester Osborne; aunts, Gladys Roberts and Louise Harper; and brother-in-law, William Wilson.

There will be no services or visitation at this time. A private graveside service in Beattyville, Kentucky, will be held at a later date. The Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Coats for Kids.