Iva Belle Owens, a long time resident of Conyers, GA, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the blessed age of 93. She was born on May 21, 1916 in a small community of Buchannan, located in Haralson County, GA. Belle was the fifth of ten children born to Martha and Felix Newman. Siblings in order of oldest to youngest: Eula Smith, Velma Brown, Alma Mize, Clarence Newman, Iva Belle Owens, Hubert Newman, Vera Dodson, Irene Jenkins, Hulen "Bud" Newman and Louise Ivey.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, W. H. Owens, who passed in April of 1992, after 57 years of marriage; her sisters, Eula, Velma, Alma & Vera; her brothers Clarence & Hulen; and just recently her daughter-in-law, Josephine Owens.
She is survived by her: brother, Hubert Newman; sisters, Irene Jenkins and Louise Ivey; son, Charles Owens; daughter, Betty Sage; grandsons, Tim Owens, Steve Sage and wife Jennifer and Scott Sage; great-grandchildren: Drew and Emily Sage; many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
During her working career, Belle was employed in retail sales, where she retired from J. C. Penney in 1986 after 20 years of service. However, her passion and fulfillment in life came from serving and caring for the needs of others...especially those of her family and friends. She relished every opportunity to visit and spend time with them, always more concerned with their well-being her own.
To a wonderful daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, may you rest in peace in the House of the Lord...we love you very much!
A Funeral Service will be held at Horis A. Ward's Rockdale Chapel on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM. The family received friends on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. You may go to www.horisawardrockdalechapel.com and sign the guest registry. Horis A. Ward Rockdale Chapel.
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