Laura Lee Bowen, 71, of Lusby, Maryland passed away on April 5, 2026 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Laura was born on June 6, 1954, in Prince Frederick, MD to the late John C. and Ethel R. Wood, Sr.

Lauras passion was sewing and was well known in the county for her work. She ran a seamstress shop, “Sewing by Laura”. She also loved spending time on the beach, hanging out with her family, and eating crabs.

Predeceased by her husband, Timothy Lee Bowen in 2023, Laura is survived by her son Michael W. Bowen and his wife Liz, and her daughter Michelle L. Bowen and her husband Rick. Sister of Joanie Parkin (Dave), John Calvin Wood, Jr.(Michelle Bowen), and Lisa Wood (Steve Cratty). She is also survived by her grandchildren Pauline Lawrence, Trevor Bowen, Alexis Bowen, Jason Seaton, Jacob Seaton and Monica Seaton, and great grandchildren Gauge Robe, Mason Lawrence, Landon Lawrence and Colton Netherton.

The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD on Friday April 10, 2026, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, where services will be held on Saturday April 11, 2026, at 9 AM. Interment will follow in Asbury Cemetery, Barstow, MD.