Mary Earleen Tucker Bowen
August 13, 1944 – May 20, 2024
Mary Earleen Bowen of Lothian, Maryland, passed away May 20, 2024.
Born on August 13, 1944, to parents Everett Earl and Mary “Mazie” Estelle (Griffith) Tucker. Earleen, along with her siblings William (Billy) Tucker, Robert (Bobby) Tucker and Sue (Tucker) Manifold were raised on the family’s tobacco farm in Lothian.
One year after graduating from Southern High School in Harwood, MD, Earleen married her high school sweetheart, Rayner Lee Bowen on June 15, 1963. She worked for the PG County Board of Education for a few years before she and Lee decided to start a family, by having sons Rayner (Ray) Lee Bowen, Jr and Richard Earl Bowen.
Shortly after Richie was born, Earleen began employment with the Prince George’s County Judiciary. She provided administrative assistance to multiple Judges within three different court systems, before retiring in 2004 with 32 years of service. While there, Earleen came to be known as the “true” Chief Judge because she was the person to see if you needed a question answered or help with any court action.
Earleen took a part time job with Weight Watchers in the late 80’s to help with covering Ray and Rich’s college expenses. However, she enjoyed it immensely and continued to help WW members for over 20 years after the boys graduated. Also, the extra money helped with funding her favorite hobby, Shopping!
Earleen really loved shopping for others, so she was very excited about the opportunity to go shopping for grandchildren, which included Ray and his wife Lawren’s children Mackenzie, Kaylee and Peyton; and Rich and Suzanne’s children Haley, Haden and Noah. Her favorite was spending time with each grandchild just before their birthdays.
Earleen also loved taking trips with the whole family or going on vacations all over the country with Lee and their friends.
Earleen, the lady, wife, mom, grandmother, sister and friend will be missed tremendously. She loved unconditionally and lived unselfishly.
On Friday, May 24, 2024, visitation will be 9:30 am-11:00 am, followed a funeral service at 11:00 am, at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, MD. Burial will take place after the funeral at Mt Calvery Cemetery, 812 Marlboro Rd (Rt. 408), Lothian, MD.
Visitation
Friday, May 24, 2024
9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Services
- Funeral Service
Friday, May 24, 2024
11:00 A.M.
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27 May 2024
3:34pm
Heart felt sadness over the passing of Earleen Bowen. Deepest sympathy to everyone in the family.
Charlie Seibel
City
West River
State
Maryland
3 Jun 2024
4:46pm
Just heard about Earleen’s passing. She worked with me at the Courthouse in Upper Marlboro, in what was then known as Domestic Relations. She was a very dedicated employee and friend to all. Her family meant the world to her. I offer my sincere condolences to all of her family. I know you will truly miss her.
Linda (Greenwell) Morris
City
Callaway
State
MD
20 Jun 2024
5:39pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of Earleen. We worked together in Domestic Relations at the Prince George’s County Courthouse for a period of about 25 years. Earleen was a very pleasant, and competent, co-worker. She helped to make our office a fun place to work, as well as a highly efficient office. I have many good memories from my quarter century at the Courthouse, and Earleen was instrumental, always, in keeping things pleasant, proficient, and productive. I also remember that Earleen often talked about her family. She was very proud them all.
City
Upper Marlboro
State
Maryland
9 Jul 2024
12:14pm
My heart goes out to Earleen’s family. I knew her many years ago–when my beloved Grandmother Proctor used to take me to the summer revival church services in the building next to Earleen’s family home. Earleen, Bobby, and other teenagers used to attend the services and we all often sat together. I knew her to be a loving, caring, fun person to be around–a good friend to all. My thoughts and prayers go to her loving family-her husband, children, grandchildren, brothers, sister and friends. We were all blessed to have known, loved Earleen!
City
shady side
State
md
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Heart felt sadness over the passing of Earleen Bowen. Deepest sympathy to everyone in the family.
Charlie Seibel
Just heard about Earleen’s passing. She worked with me at the Courthouse in Upper Marlboro, in what was then known as Domestic Relations. She was a very dedicated employee and friend to all. Her family meant the world to her. I offer my sincere condolences to all of her family. I know you will truly miss her.
Linda (Greenwell) Morris
So sorry to hear of the passing of Earleen. We worked together in Domestic Relations at the Prince George’s County Courthouse for a period of about 25 years. Earleen was a very pleasant, and competent, co-worker. She helped to make our office a fun place to work, as well as a highly efficient office. I have many good memories from my quarter century at the Courthouse, and Earleen was instrumental, always, in keeping things pleasant, proficient, and productive. I also remember that Earleen often talked about her family. She was very proud them all.
My heart goes out to Earleen’s family. I knew her many years ago–when my beloved Grandmother Proctor used to take me to the summer revival church services in the building next to Earleen’s family home. Earleen, Bobby, and other teenagers used to attend the services and we all often sat together. I knew her to be a loving, caring, fun person to be around–a good friend to all. My thoughts and prayers go to her loving family-her husband, children, grandchildren, brothers, sister and friends. We were all blessed to have known, loved Earleen!