Jeanette Brown Bowen

Amory - Jeanette Brown Bowen, 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at River Place Nursing Center, Amory. Born on February 5, 1940, in Itawamba County, she was a daughter of the late George and Annie Anderson Brown.

At an early age, Jeanette left school to provide for her family. She worked in the cotton fields and was a wonderful mother and homemaker. Jeanette attended Providence Baptist Church. She married Jimmy “Mac” Bowen and together they were blessed with many children. While rearing such a large and wonderful family, Jeanette’s main focus in life was her children and grandchildren. In her free time, she treasured moments she could spend by herself and relax and reflect on her many blessings.

Jeanette loved being outdoors, especially fishing for catfish and picking blackberries. She made the best homemade biscuits. Jeanette loved listening to Gospel music and watching wrestling on TV. Having a deep love for family, her favorite thing to do was to spend time with all of them. Jeanette cherished each and every one and was very proud of them. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Jeanette is survived by her sons, Gary Bowen, Amory; Michael and Billie Bowen, of Amory; Billy Freeman, Becker; daughters, Betty Reeves (Roy), Vernon, AL; Nancy Bowen (J.J. Caldwell), Dorsey; Judy Neal (Douglas), Amory; Jeanie Morris (Ray), Aberdeen; sisters, Ruth Hallmark, Topeka, Kansas, Sheila Williams, Guntown, Pat McAfee, Amory; brother, Jerry Brown, Nettleton; grandchildren, Don and Julie Coplin; Carrie and David Fowler; Eric Coplin; Brandy Reeves; Anthony, Bobby, James and Jaiden Morris; Diandre Harris; Ethan and Shawn Neal; LuLu and Trey Caldwell; Holli Griffin; Elisha and Amanda Kennedy; 8 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Pamela Kennedy; son, Jamey Bowen; brothers, James Earl, Jodie, Jean Brown; sisters, Annie Mae Maxey and Virginia Bowen.

Her Graveside Service will be at 2:15 PM, Friday, January 13, 2017 in Liberty Cemetery with Bro. Scott Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Ginn, Timmy Tartt, Tony White, Chris Boozer, Johnny Sloan, J. J. Caldwell, Dee Harrison and Anthony Morris.

Visitation will be from 12:00 - 2:00 PM, Friday, January 13 at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home, Amory.

Memories and condolences may be shared with her family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.