Joyce Marie

Bowen

Joyce Marie Bowen daughter of the late Iva Gilmore Helvey and Everett Helvey was born at Bunker, Missouri, on May 1, 1943. She departed this life at her residence in Bunker, Missouri, on April 22, 2013, at the age of 69.

On October 3, 1964 in Bunker, Joyce was united in marriage to Raymond Dwight Bowen and to this loving union two sons were born. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2012. Joyce was a member of the Little Vine United Baptist Church, the secretary of the Lion's Club, the secretary and treasurer for Bay Cemetery, and the secretary and treasurer for the Tri-County Horse Show Association. Joyce enjoyed going on buggy rides and loved going to Matt's Steak House. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Joyce is survived by two sons, Lindell Bowen and wife Robin of Bunker, Anthony Bowen of Park Hills, five grandchildren, Vicki, Lacey, Garrett and Regan Bowen and Jake Swain, two brothers, Eugene Helvey and wife Alma Jean of Bunker and Rodney Helvey of Lonedale, MO. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gwen Loyd and Loretta Lanham for being such great friends to Joyce and spending all their extra time with her. Joyce will be deeply missed by a host of other family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Thursday, April 25th 5 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker

Funeral Services: Friday, April 26th at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Bill Mathes

Burial: Bay Cemetery

Pallbearers: Hoot Bowen, Eric Bowen, Jake Swain, R.W. Welch, Dewayne Helvey, Todd Parks and Garrett Bowen.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Diabetes Association