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Miriam Bowley Owens

Date of Death: October 5, 2017

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Monday 10/9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Tuesday 10/10, 1:30 pm

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Cemetery
Location Not Available
Tuesday 10/10

Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum
Winchester, Virginia

Miriam Bowley Owens, 76, of Frederick County, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center.
Mrs. Owens was born in 1940 in Winchester, Virginia, the daughter of the late Theodore and Virginia Bowley. She attended John Handley High School and was a homemaker, providing a warm and loving home for her husband, Ron, and their family. Miriam was a Girl Scout Leader, an avid Redskins fan, loved NASCAR, especially Richard Petty, and drag racing with her son, Kenny. She was a fan of Reba McEntire; enjoyed fishing, camping, crocheting, baking and traveling to Disney World and the beach. Her favorite time of year was Christmas and with her love of singing she thoroughly enjoyed all the Christmas music. Above all else, her greatest joy and passion was her family. Miriam was a member of Sunnyside Presbyterian Church. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister that will be missed and loved always.
Miriam married Ronald E. Owens on December 29, 1959 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Surviving with her husband of 57 years are daughters, Cathy Lowery (Roger) of Winchester, Virginia and Jeanette Owens-Tavenner (Ronald) of Boyce, Virginia; son Kenneth “Kenny” Owens of Winchester, Virginia; grandchildren, Amy Maynard (Daniel) of Gore, Virginia; Kyle Hamill of Winchester, Virginia; Jeffrey Owens of Winchester, Virginia; Kevin and Elizabeth Hamill both of Martinsburg, West Virginia; Megan Sine (Tanner) of Winchester, Virginia; Anna Lowery of Winchester, Virginia; Dalton Dunn of Boyce, Virginia; ten great grandchildren; and sister, Katherine “Katty” Bowley of Winchester, Virginia.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 pm to 8 pm on Monday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:30 pm on Tuesday at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel with Pastor Ralph Fletcher, Jr. officiating. Entombment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum, Winchester, Virginia.
Serving as pallbearers Jeffrey Owens, Daniel Maynard, Daniel Philyaw, Ronald Tavenner, Dalton Dunn, and Tanner Sine.

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Monday 10/9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Tuesday 10/10, 1:30 pm
Cemetery
Location Not Available
Tuesday 10/10

Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum
Winchester, Virginia

Miriam Bowley Owens, 76, of Frederick County, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center. Mrs. Owens was born in 1940 in Winchester, Virginia, the daughter of the late Theodore and Virginia Bowley. She attended John Handley High School and was a homemaker, providing a warm and loving home for her husband,Continue Reading

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mike and brenda wine left a message on October 10, 2017:
with our deepest syampathy to you and your family. god be with you all
mike and brenda wine left a message on October 10, 2017:
with deeoest syampathy
Joey and Angie Hagans left a message on October 9, 2017:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Owens family. So sorry for your loss.
Mark Owens left a message on October 9, 2017:
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.
Marietta and kim Walls left a message on October 9, 2017:
Our heartfelt sympathy is expressed to you and your family. We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers .
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Steve and Terri Cahill and Family left a message on October 8, 2017:
You are missed so much already Aunt Mariam. We love you!
Linda Roseboro left a message on October 7, 2017:
Ron and Family. Miriam was the matriarch of your family that held it all together. May God comfort you through this difficult time. Thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Jack and Joyce Whitacre left a message on October 7, 2017:
Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers will be with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Amber Kerns left a message on October 7, 2017:
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
punchy bromley left a message on October 7, 2017:
Owens family.thinking of you at this time of sorrow
Christine Spaid left a message on October 6, 2017:
Thoughts and prayers to you Ron and your family.
Debbie McEwen left a message on October 6, 2017:
Miriam Oh how I will miss you so much ..Life for your family will never be the same you were so wonderful to be around I knew if I ever had a problem good or bad you were there to listen.I know you are with the lord and Your Dad, Mom , and Brian please know that you will forever be in my heart and I will Never Ever forget you Till we meet again someday I love you.......Debbie
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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