Geneva G. Bowen, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and devotion to her family and community.<\/p>\n
Born on May 21, 1939, in Fouke, Arkansas, Geneva lived a life centered on what mattered most to her \u2014 her family, her faith, and the relationships she built along the way. She had a special way of making people feel welcomed and valued, and her warm, friendly spirit made it easy for her to form lasting connections with everyone she met.<\/p>\n
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, and found joy in life\u2019s simple pleasures \u2014 attending church, hosting and attending Bible study with her lady friends, crafting, sewing, cooking, singing, and playing games with those she loved. Geneva was a longtime member of Faith Assembly of God Church, where she served as a greeter for many years, offering a kind smile and a warm welcome to all who walked through the doors.<\/p>\n
In her final days, she was surrounded by love and cared for with compassion, passing peacefully \u2014 a reflection of the grace with which she lived her life.<\/p>\n
She is survived by her son, Bobby Bowen and his wife Becky; her daughter, Anita Minor and her husband David; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, all of whom will carry her memory forward with love.<\/p>\n
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob Bowen; her daughters, Judy Townes and Kathy Page; her grandson, Joshua Kimble; and her mother, Grace Larey.<\/p>\n
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Texarkana Funeral Home \u2013 Arkansas location. Public visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service.<\/p>\n
She will be remembered not only for what she did, but for who she was \u2014 a steady, loving presence whose kindness and warmth left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. For she was a virtuous woman whose price was far above rubies; a soul who has now heard the sweet words of her Savior: \u2018Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy lord.\u2019\u201d
(Combining Proverbs 31:28, 10 and Matthew 25:21)<\/p>\n
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