Ethel L. Bowling
October 30, 1946 — July 28, 2012
BOWLING
Ethel L. (nee Hensley) age 65 of Hamilton peacefully passed away on July 28, 2012 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Hamilton on October 30, 1946 to Oakla and Marie (nee Lester). Ethel married her soul-mate Richard Bowling on November 15, 1968. Ethel was a member of Happy Corner Pentecostal Church of God for 44 years. She was a faithful Christian with a personality that could light up a room despite her many illnesses. She is the beloved wife of Richard Bowling; loving mother of Donna (Vince) Rowe of Vernon, FL, Angie (John) Hansbauer of Fairfield, and Richie (Eva) Bowling of Hamilton. Also survived by her sisters, Esther Jackson of Fairfield, Ola Faye Begley of Charleston, SC and Louella Koch of Hamilton; devoted friend Jeannette Bowling of Brown County; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Lona Turner; and her brother Wayne Hensley;
Visitation will be Wednesday August 1, 2012 from 10 a.m.- Noon at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014. Funeral services will begin at noon at the funeral home with Pastor Paul Hensley officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be given at www.avancefuneralhome.com
Visitation
Wednesday August 1, 2012 from 10-12 at the funeral home
Service
12 p.m. at the funeral home