Madolyn Osborne Bowman

Madolyn Osborne Bowman, 93, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 12:48 PM on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in her residence.

Mrs. Bowman was born January 9, 1928 in Little Rock, AR.  She met the love of her life, James Henry Bowman, Jr. while attending Louisiana Tech University and they were married on October 6, 1950 in El Dorado, Ark and began their amazing life together for the next 55 years.  Our mother never met a stranger, after moving to Ponca City, OK in 1953, where our father began his long career with Conoco, she was invited to attend her first Newcomers meeting.  When the meeting was over, she invited the entire Newcomer’s club to their home for dinner.  Those members became lifelong friends and part of the family.  She traveled with her husband’s career and finally settled in Lake Charles in 1967.  She worked as the bookkeeper for G & G Valve for a number of years.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church, where she was active with various roles throughout the years, including the Assistant Christian Education Director, United Methodist Women, MYF, and served as Den Mother for the Cub Scouts.  She also served as a chaperone for the Wesleyan Bell Choir when her children were younger, was a Pink Lady for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, volunteered at Abraham’s Tent, Faith and Friends, was a member of PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization) and was past President of the Louisiana Choral Foundation.  She also had a great love for dancing, from Square Dancing to Round Dancing to Ballroom dancing, and served as an officer for the Swinging Rebels.

Mrs. Bowman was an avid sports fan and always supported her children and grandchildren’s activities and the schools they represented.  She enjoyed playing golf, watching tennis and golf and loved the Astros, the Saints and anything LSU.  Our parents attended every LSU football game, either home or away, while Jimmy was playing football.  Mrs. Bowman lived life to the fullest and had so many passions that ranged from sports, cooking, traveling, especially to Colorado, fishing, to ice and roller skating.  She also had a great love for sewing and made many wonderful dresses and robes throughout her years.  She could frequently be found playing card games, dominoes, and her favorite, Bridge with family and friends.

Mrs. Bowman is survived by her children, Annellen “Anne” Blume and husband Steven of Carlyss, LA, Kathy Bowman Johnson of Lufkin, TX, and Dr. James H. Bowman, III and wife Rachel of Chelsea, AL; grandchildren, Sarah Blume of Baton Rouge, Johnathan Blume and wife Tristan of Sulphur, Kimberly Callison of Lubbock, TX, David A. Johnson and wife Amanda of Dallas, TX, Charlie Duffield of Birmingham, AL, Adair Robulack and husband Cameron of Birmingham, AL, Devin Bowman and wife Chloe of La Jolla, CA, and Olivia Childers and husband Dalton of Albany, GA; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Bob and Kathy Bowman of Shreveport, LA, Michael and Amy Bowman of Shreveport, LA, Steve and Suzanne Sutton of Atlanta, GA, Dr. Roan and Dr. Donna Flenniken of Shreveport, LA, and James and Colleen Josey of Austin, TX.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Bowman, Jr.; parents, Louie and Lena Osborne; and son-in-law, Ken Johnson.

Her memorial service will be at 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.  Reverend Weldon Bares will officiate.  Private interment will be at a later date at Consolata Cemetery.  The family and friends will gather at the church on Saturday from 2:00 PM until the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First United Methodist Church, 812 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 or to the American Diabetes Association, 12580 Spurling Road, Dallas, TX 75230.

The family would like to express a special word of thanks to the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice, Christus St. Pat’s 4^th floor and Critical Care Unit and to Dr. Richard Gilmore and Dr. Ben Williams and their nurses and staff.  They would also like to say a very special thanks to her amazing neighbors for over thirty years, Eddie and Martha Stienmetz.