Myrtle Bowen was born April 18,1937 in West Virginia to the late Blanche Couburn. She peacefully departed her life on October 27, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

She received her education in West Virginia schools. She was a housewife and a farmer. Myrtle was a big part of the community. She loved everyone she met and everyone that met her loved her. She could fill a room with her laughter, and had a heart of gold. Myrtle would help anyone in need and open her home to anyone. She loved going to church and spending time with her family and friends, she called everyone her “Boo” and “Baby”. And her cats were her best friends; she loved them!  Myrtle loved her kids, grandkids, great grandkids and great great grandkids unconditionally. She was a great mother and the best grandma ever! 

She was survived by 6 children Synthia Kelson, Rebecca Logan, Brenda Brown, Melody Bowen, Micheal Bowen and Kimberly Brown. 23 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren. And a beautiful daughter in law Sandra Bowen.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Milton Bowen, her daughter Loretta Shields, her son Douglas Bowen and grandson Lil Douglas.