Joyce McLawhorn Bowden, 89, of Live Oak, FL, formerly of Wilmington, NC, died Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Advent Christian Village at Dowling Park, FL. She was born in Pitt County, NC, on August 3, 1926, the daughter of the late Alfred Lester and Anna Earl Forbes McLawhorn. Also remembered is her husband, Charles Donald Bowden, Sr., who preceded her in death in July of this year. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Mrs. Bowden was a member of United Advent Christian Church, 4912 S. College Rd. in Wilmington. Surviving are her sons, James Humbles (Rosemary) and Charles Donald Bowden, Jr. (Carol); daughter, Peggy Southerland (Robert); grandchildren, Keri Hilliard, Jennifer Page, Kristin Bowden, Bobby Southerland, Todd Southerland, and step grandson, Bobby Padavich, Jr.; nine great grandchildren; and two sisters, Jane Tew and Jean Myland. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am Saturday, September 12, 2015 at United Advent Christian Church with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
