Betty Lou was born in Lowell, North Carolina on March 20, 1935 to the late Fred and Bertha McKinney Coleman. She was a Charter Member of Lake View Baptist Church. Betty Lou was a hard worker, and worked for Singer, Bankers Trust, and Brunswick Yarns. She enjoyed playing the piano and played at church. Above all, she loved her family, and enjoyed spending time with them.
Mrs. Bowie is survived by her loving husband of 65 years: Charlton Bowie; one son: Timothy Bowie (Lisa); one daughter: Anita Finley (Greg); two grandchildren: Rachel Finley Norfleet (Trey) and Hannah Finley; one great-grandchild: Odin Norfleet; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Betty Lou was preceded in death by one brother: Rev. James Coleman; and three sisters: Sophia Pace, Wilma Gillespie, and Ruth Morris.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Monday, December 11, 2023 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 11:45 AM prior to the service.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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