Betty Bowers

Betty Bowers, age 67, of Friendsville, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2015 as a result of an auto accident. She was an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was involved in her church and in many community service activities such as Smiles, Meals on Wheels, Blount County Newcomers Association, County School mentoring program, Pregnancy Resource Center, and Family Promise. She was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. She was a substitute teacher for special needs students. She loved working with children and having them in her home. She also loved square dancing with Wagon Wheelers Square Dancing Club. She lived to serve and love others. She was preceded in death by her parents Buford and Alma Evans; her step-mother Frances Black Evans; two grandchildren; brother-in-law Allen Bales. She is survived by her husband of 44 years E. Larry Bowers; her son Kevin Bowers; her daughter Robin (Chad) Yates; grandchildren Cachetyn and Ephraim Yates (they were her pride and joy); brothers Buford Evans Jr. and Michael Evans; sisters-in-law Sharry Bowers, Anita Bales, brother-in-law David Bowers. Receiving of friends will be Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 3-5pm EST at Sevier Heights Baptist Church with a funeral service to follow at 5pm EST with Brother Hollie Miller officiating. There will be a graveside service at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Betty’s honor to Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231. Condolences may be offered at www.sherwoodchapel.net