Virginia Mae Bowman

Virginia M. Bowman, 94, of Washington Township passed away Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 with light classical music playing in her room at Hospice of Dayton. She was born Oct. 5, 1927 and grew up in Fairborn, the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jack C. Bowman; her brother, Ned E. Smith; and her sister, Jean Smith Kolodzik. She is survived by her son, Bob; her daughters Becky (Kathy Miller), Kathy (Kim Seibert) and Sally (Steve Montell); her grandchildren Lex, Hannah, Sarah and Andy; and nine nieces and nephews.

Her family will have a private memorial observance. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to the Centerville Schools Orchestra Supporters at https://centervilleorchestra.org/csos-donations/. Please type “In memory of Virginia Bowman” in the Note box.

Known to the world as “Ginny” or “Bird,” she enjoyed growing bold zinnias in her flowerbeds and arranging them in small vases. She enjoyed her 11 years as a Girl Scout leader and her 17 years as a Centerville City Schools orchestra teacher. She enjoyed watching Carolina Wrens and Blue Grey Gnatcatchers dart in and out of her yellow ceramic “bird” house. She enjoyed Marco River sundown boat cruises with her husband at the wheel and a Manhattan in her hand. She enjoyed sitting on her Florida home’s lanai reading a book in the afternoon light, a Gulf breeze gently rattling the palms. She enjoyed.