Mary Louise Bowen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary Louise Bowen, 89, of Austin passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living Campus,Franklin, IN. Born July 28, 1932 in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Glen McClain and Hildred (Keith) McClain. March 7, 1952 she married her loving husband of 55 years, Carl E Bowen, who passed away November 11, 2007. She retired as Treasurer of Scott County School District #1 Austin, Indiana and she served for over 40 years as Jennings Twp. Assessor and was an Honorary retired member of Beta Sigma chapter Psi Iota Xi Sorority,Austin, IN. Mary was a member of the New Harmony Baptist Church for over 67 years and taught Sunday school for many years and acted as the Church Treasurer. She loved motorcycle trips with her husband, spending time with family and friends and her beloved dog Mandy. Survivors include: Daughters: Dana (Kevin) Hauer of Edinburgh, IN; Dawn Roberts of Indianapolis, Indiana; Brother: Glen "Sonny" (Nora) McClain of Scottsburg, Indiana; Sisters: Martha Bonsett of Scottsburg, Indiana; Rita (Art) McClellan of Lansing, MI. Brother-in-law: Eddie (Laura Lou) Bowen of Columbus, IN; Sister-in-law: Hazel Bowen, Austin, IN Grandchildren: Jennifer (Greg) Parker, Bradley (Erin) Napier, Corey Roberts, Jacob (Alexis) Hauer, Chelsea (Anthony) Wall, Joseph (Nicole) Hauer, Derek (Mackenzie) Willoughby, Danielle Willoughby. Great-grandchildren, Byron, Brittney, Hali, Kennedy, Annalyse, CJ, Hayden, Emma, Theo, Myles, Rome, Rhylee, Gavin. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Debra Napier Willoughby, son-in-laws, Junior Napier, Bruce Roberts and brother-in-laws, Wilmer Bonsett and Harold Bowen. The funeral will take place Monday at 4 PM at Buchanan Funeral Home with Rev. David Schill officiating. Visitation will be 11 am to 4pm Monday. Burial will be at Harrod Cemetery in Austin, Indiana. Expressions of Sympathy may be given to New Harmony Baptist Church and/or Harrod Cemetery in care of Buchanan Funeral Home. Online Condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net.

Mary Louise Bowen

July 28, 1932 - September 17, 2021