BROOKSVILLE — Virginia Ann Coleman Bowles, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at Harrison Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Bracken County on April 6, 1929, to the late Johnson and Christine Coleman.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Leland Bowles.

Virginia Ann was very active in her community, dedicating over 40 years as an elementary teacher, touching countless lives. She also served as a member of Willow Baptist Church, Hannah Cummins Chapter WMU, Powersville Cemetery Board, and Farmerettes Homemakers. She enjoyed entertaining guests and loved vacationing with family and friends.

Survivors include her son, Donnie Bowles (Debbie) of Neave; and daughter, Debbie Thurmond of Lexington. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Christina Thomas (Ryan) of Lancaster, Brooke Bowles Ramey (Robert) of Fort Myers, Fla. and Will Thurmond of Lexington; and three great-grandchildren, Barrett, Molly, and Kyla Thomas of Lancaster.

Services will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Willow Baptist Church in Willow.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service.

Burial will be in the Powersville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Powersville Cemetery or Hannah Cummins Chapter WMU.

Condolences may be sent to MooreAndParkerFh.com.

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