1921
2010
Mary Ella (Black) Bowers
KING, N.C. - Mary Ella (Black) Bowers, 88, formerly of Rt. 3 Lortin Lick Road, Bluefield passed away December 26, 2010 at her residence in King, N.C.
Born December 21, 1921 in McComas, W.Va., she was the only daughter of John T Black and Ada Gills Black.
A 53 year resident of Bluefield, she was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker, where she enjoyed cooking, gardening and visiting with family and friends. She attended Montcalm's First Christian Church, was a member of the Montcalm Senior Woman's Club and the Ladies Auxillary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Black Rock Post 3112.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Loman G. Bowers; five brothers, Paul, Ted L., John S. (Vester), Walton E. and Howard L. Black.
Mary Ella will be sadly missed by her daughter, Karen Bowers Ratcliff and husband Gary of King, N.C.; three grandchildren, Lisa D. Ratcliff of Pinnacle, N.C., Nickolaus J. Ratcliff of King, N.C., and Stephanie L. Ratcliff of Lewisville, N.C.; one brother, William T. Black and wife Nina of Tocca, Ga.; two sisters-in-law, Mary C. Black and Janie D. Black; six nephews; and eight nieces.
Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel in Princeton, W.Va. on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend James F. Black officiating.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 235 N Main St., P.O. Box 863, Walnut Cove, NC 27052. Family may be reached at 110 Scarlett Crt., King, NC 27021, or just prior to service at Roselawn Funeral Home.
Personal condolences may be sent to www.roselawnfuneral.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Roselawn Funeral Home, 450 Courthouse Road, Princeton, WV 24740.
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December 31, 2010
Kim Walker
God has...planted eternity in the human heart...Ecclesiastes 3:11. Sorry for your lost...Your family is in my prayers..
Love Kim
December 30, 2010
Josetta Timberlake
I am sadden by your loss. You have help me in my time. I am here for you. You are in my prayers.
Love You
Josetta
December 29, 2010
Steven Taylor
Aunt Karen, Uncle Gary, Lisa, Nick & Stephanie our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Steven, Jody & family
December 28, 2010
Diana East
Karen I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother was always sweet to me. I pray that God's grace will see you through this time of sorrow. You and your family are in my prayers. Peace be with you.
December 28, 2010
Greg and Penny Prudich
Ella was a sweet heart and very kind person. We all remember her fondly. May our Lord bless and keep her, and make His countenance to shine on her...and may He give her peace. Love and prayers. Greg, Penny and the Prudich children
December 28, 2010
John Ratcliff
Karen and Gary our prayers are with you.
Love,
John and Sue Ratcliff
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