Bertha Mae Estepp Bowman, age 98, of Sikeston, MO, passed away January 17, 2024 at Providence Hospice at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO.
She was born May 1, 1925 in Lee Rose, KY, daughter of the late Hayes Lewis Estepp and Loretta Couch Estepp.
Bertha was a member of the Lilbourn First Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening flowers, volunteering at the Senior Oaks Center, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
On Jun 19, 1946 she married Conley Bowman, he preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons, George (Linda) Bowman of Atlanta, GA, Donald (Maryellen) Bowman of Ballwin, MO, and Dave Bowman of Sikeston, MO; two daughters, Louise St. John of Jackson, MO and Joyce (Phil) Nysewander of Plainfield, IN; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Bertha was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Estepp and Hayes Estepp, Jr.; five sisters, Mary Bennett, Hazel Shouse, Beulah Estepp, Imogene Burton, and Catherine Estepp; and one grandson, Jason St. John.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 10, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral services at 12:00 noon at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston.
Interment services will be at Shepherds Hill Cemetery in Booneville, KY.
Memorial donations may be sent to Providence Hospice at the Lutheran Home, 2825 Bloomfield Road, Cape Girardeau MO 63701 for expansion of the Hospice Unit.
