Susan Bowers, 76, of Bland, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in St. Louis.

Sue, as she was known by family and friends, daughter of Cecil Brown and wife Mabel (Jobe) Brown, was born at Lonedell on August 9, 1947. She was united in marriage to Richard Bowers, Sr., at Lonedell, on March 28, 1970.

She was a graduate of Washington High School and in addition to raising her family, was employed at Walmart at Pacific, Union and Owensville where she retired in 2014 after thirty-three years of service.

Sue attended the Assembly of God Church. She loved the outdoors and would spend time at the family cabin whenever she got a chance. Fishing for anything that would bite and hunting deer in her younger years always brought joy to her life, but nothing made her happier than
dining out, especially at oriental buffets. Whether it was a spur of the moment trip with her granddaughter or taking one of the many bus tours, she loved to travel with Colorado being one of her favorite destinations. Most of all, she loved visiting with those who called her "Mema".

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Mabel Brown; her husband, Richard Bowers, Sr.; one brother, Jerry Brown; two sisters, Patricia Speakes and Linda Stephens.

Sue is survived by two sons, Richard Bowers, Jr. of Bland and Ray Bowers of Beaufort; two grandchildren, Alyssa Turner (Timmy) of Union and Dalton Bowers of Union; two great grandchildren, Nola Turner and Rosie Turner; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and
many friends.