Ruth Bowman

August 4, 1926 - September 19, 2015

Beattyville – Ruth (Coomer) Bowman, age 89, widow of Edgar Bowman, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at her daughter’s residence in Beattyville, KY. Ruth was born in the Canyon Falls Community of Lee County, Kentucky on August 4, 1926, a daughter of the late Arthur and Edna (Stamper) Coomer. She was a retired Store Clerk from her family business, a member of the Heavenly Missions Church of God in Beattyville, KY. She loved to sew, quilt and spend time with the children and grandchildren. She is survived by 2 daughters; Betty Louise (Elmer Ray) Mays and Patty Sue McIntosh both of Beattyville, KY, 3 sons; Clarence Irvie Bowman of Beattyville, KY, Jessie Lee (Kathy) Bowman of Crothersville, IN, Sammie Wayne (D.D.) Bowman of Aldrich, MO, 1 sister; Betty Brandenburg of Beattyville, KY, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, along with many other loving relatives and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, 4 brothers; Carl, Sam Herbert, and Willis Coomer, 2 sisters; Ruby Coomer and Beulah Palmer, 1 brother in law; Howell Brandenburg, and 1 grandson; Eddie Ray Mays. Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 21, 2015 with Pastor Elmer Ray Mays officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Ruth will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Fairview Haven of Rest Cemetery Beattyville, KY. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Pallbearers were; Sammy Bowman, Jordan Bowman, Brandon Mays, Adam Reece, Greg McIntosh, Dwayne Bowman, David Gilbert and Carl Ross. Honorary Pallbearers were; Irive Brandenburg, Archie Mays, Drexel Creech, Eddie Hogan, John Wayne Hogan, and Jerry Stansburg.