Lucy Self Bowers

Lucy Mae Self Bowers passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013, at home. She was born August 2, 1923 in Lancaster County, SC to the late Ezell Jefferson Self and Lottie Mae Sims Self. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Waddell Bowers and son, Roger Bowers as well as brothers; Rubin Self, John Self, Perry Self, Lee Self, Claude Self, William Self and Ezell J. Self, Jr. and sisters; Cora Horne, Elizabeth Rollings and Kate Robinson.

Ms. Bowers is survived by sons; Lawrence Donavan Bowers and Kenneth Melvin Bowers of Lake Wateree, SC. Rubin S. Bowers of Highlands, NC, and Leamon Douglas Carroll of Stallings, NC, and daughters Sarah Lucille Scott, Ruby Taylor and Patricia Brewer of Charlotte, NC, Eveleen B. Avant of Harrisburg, NC, Reba Taylor of Cashiers, NC and Arlene B. Gault of Stallings, NC, 18 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren.

A memorial service for Ms. Bowers will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at McEwen Mint Hill Chapel 7428 Matthews Mint Hill Rd. Mint Hill, NC 28227. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm prior to the service.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. The family would like to extend their gratitude to her care givers Jessica Josey, Jordan Kaminer and Hawa Adamu.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care P.O. Box 33549 Charlotte, NC 28233 or a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com