She was 1942 graduate and Salutation of Arkansas City High School and attended Draughon School of Business in Little Rock. She was a corporal in the United States Marine Corp Women's Reserve during World War II and was a teletype operator in the communications office. Marian was a secretary in the Arkansas City Public Schools for 21 years and was a member of Arkansas City Baptist Church where she was church clerk for 30 years, Sunday school teacher and director of the children's department. She also served as an assistant pianist for the church for many years. She was married to her late husband, Jesse Bowden for 40 years and had two sons, Dwain Bowden and Lynn Bowden.
Survivors include one son, Dwain Bowden and wife Joan of Monticello; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018 at Trippe Cemetery in McGehee with Military Honors. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(5)
Shannon Grantier
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 27, 2018 Sorry for your loss.I knew your mother for a year and enjoyed being around her. I'm going to miss her.Julie Mangum Ade
Jonesboro, AR Thursday, December 27, 2018 Ms. Bowden was my favorite adopted grandmother! Jana and I visited her every Sunday afternoon and would spend hours listening to her stories from the war and life. I sure wish my daughters could have visited with her! I know Jesus and Mr. Jesse are giving you big hugs!!Barbara McElroy Posey
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 27, 2018 So very sorry to hear about Mrs. Bowden. She was a very sweet lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 27, 2018 We will miss Mrs. Marian Bowden here at the Guesthouse. RIPMonica Tippitt
Jonesboro, AR Thursday, December 27, 2018 You were loved by so many and will truly be missed.Love you Mammy!!!