Faye Bowman

Faye Bowman, age 93 years, a resident of the Renshaw community in Pope County Illinois, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at 2:41 P.M. at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Faye was born September 24, 1932 in the Flatwoods community in Pope County Illinois. She was the daughter of Wayne and Wandie (Bass) Morris. On December 27, 1947, Faye was united in marriage to Earl “Pete” Bowman in Paducah, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2012. Faye is survived by: her sons – John (Martha) Bowman of Metropolis, Illinois and Larry (Beverly) Bowman of Golconda, Illinois; a daughter-in-law – Barb Bowman; grandchildren – Shannon (Margie) Bowman, Melinda (Brian) Sampson, Eric (Tiffany) Bowman, Chuck (Melea) Ellingson, Alan Bowman, Brittany Bowman, Brandon Bowman, Nancy Vincent, Valerie (Bill) McChesney; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; a brother – Donnie (Jolene) Morris of the Flatwoods community; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Faye was preceded in death by: 2 sons – David Bowman and Brad Bowman; as well as 2 brothers – Floyd Eugene Morris and Omer (Jackie) Morris. Faye was employed for a number of years as a licensed practical nurse at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was also a faithful homemaker and enjoyed reading, feeding the many birds that visited her feeders, and photography. She is widely known and respected for her genealogical research and depth of knowledge regarding Pope County history. Faye was a faithful and longtime member of the Dixon Springs Baptist Church, where she had served as church pianist. She was also a dedicated volunteer for the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services in Carmi, Illinois. She had earned recognition as Best Volunteer of the Year for the children’s home. A graveside service honoring the life of Faye Bowman will be conducted Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2026, at 1 P.M. at Mt. Zion Cemetery, 27 Mt. Zion Church Road, Golconda, Illinois 62938. Those attending the service are invited to gather at the cemetery at 12:45 P.M. Sunday. Pastor Matt Snell will officiate. Interment will follow. There will be no public visitation. Memorials may be made to the Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services, 949 County Road 1300 North, Carmi, Illinois 62821. To share a memory of Faye or to leave an online message of condolence for her family, please visit www.baileyfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.

Faye Bowman

September 24, 1932 - December 29, 2025