Born February 18, 1937 in Viola, PA she was the daughter of George B. and Dorothy (Dunlap) Smeal. She had worked for the former General Cigar and Custom Castings, both in Philipsburg, had done upholstery work for numerous people, and attended the Community Baptist Church in Bloomington. She loved her family and loved working in her flower gardens.
She is survived by 6 children Robert Merle Bowery Jr. of Dimeling; Romona Marie Oakman and husband Fredric of Meadville; Cindy Dee Lemmo of Bloomington;
Billie Mae Bowery of Houtzdale; Sheila Renee Ball and husband Charles of Salem, NH; and Robin Lynn Bowery and wife Pamela of Clearfield as well as 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Also surviving are 9 brothers and sisters: George B. Smeal Jr. of Bainbridge; Joyce Hess and Ronald Smeal both of Olanta; Martin Smeal and wife Patricia of Ohio; Lawton Smeal and wife Linda of Middletown; John Smeal and wife Pam of Elizabethtown, Evelyn Grubb and husband Dennis of Linglestown; Douglas Smeal of Texas; and Louise Rogers and husband Leroy of Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Richard Smeal and 2 sisters Sylvia Glace and Patricia Smeal.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Bowery will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Tuesday October 31, 2017 at 11:00 AM, with the Reverend Todd T. Hogue officiating. Interment will be in the Stoneville Cemetery, Dimeling.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday October 30, 2017 from 5 to 8 PM and again on Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM.
The family suggests contributions be made to either the Community Baptist Church 11555 Curwensville-Tyrone Highway Curwensville, PA 16833 or any local food bank.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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