Gracie was born to William H. & Gracie Myrtle Ralph Burns on July 28 1932. She retired from South Central Bell and was a member of Northside Baptist Church.
Gracie was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Ottis Bowling & Harold McClendon, her brothers, Bill Burns & Charles Burns, and her sisters, Gertrue Chambers, Dot Taylor, Betty Kampis & Mary Graves, her step-son, Randy McClendon
Gracie is survived by her son, Allen Bowling (Kaye); her daughter, Susan Harris (Kevin); and her step-son, Mark McClendon (Karen); her grandchildren, Paul Bowling (Janna), Philip Bowling (Alison), Melanie Harris, Rebekah Rodgers (Jon Thad), Chelsea James (Ryan) & Jason McClendon and her great grandchildren, Caden, Coralie and Abigail Bowling & Chloe James; many special nieces, nephews and friends.
A special thanks to caregivers: Glenda Bailey, Karli Gammon & Kandis McLeroy; nurse: Joy Shelton and aids: Jessica, Kayla & Jennifer, as well as Chaplain: Brandon Stripling of Gentiva Hospice.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations please be made to Cullman Caring for Kids. Donations can be made at cullmancaringforkids.com or P.O. Box 698 Cullman, AL 35056, or a charity of your choice.
A celebration of life graveside service for Gracie will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Cullman City Cemetery, 812 9th Ave SW, Cullman, Alabama 35055.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the McClendon/bowling family.
