Betty Bowers

Betty L. Bowers, 87, of Albemarle passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Trinity Place in Albemarle, NC.

Her family celebrates a life well lived, full of caring and nurturing, faith, and mostly love.  She (Mama to her children; Mimi to her grandchildren and Aunt Betty to many others) will be dearly missed and forever loved.

Betty loved the beach, her many years of service at Stanly Memorial Hospital and most of all she loved her family. Her hallmark was worry, and she was known to say, “I was born to worry so you don’t have to“.

Betty was born April 14, 1934 in Albemarle to the late George A. and Linnie H. Lowder.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ernest Bowers; brother, Max Lowder; and sister, Patricia "Pat" Furr.

She is survived by her son, Michael Ernest Bowers (Gigi) of Albemarle; daughter, Susan Bowers Starks (Chris) of Charlotte; her most treasured grandchildren, Alexandra, Alaina and Leyton; two nieces; eight  nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm, Monday, January 24, 2022 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle.  The service to celebrate Betty’s life will follow at 3 pm in Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel, officiated by Rev. Delane Burris.  She will be laid to rest at Stanly Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, 2001 East Main Street, Albemarle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly & The Uwharrie, 960 North First Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Bowers family.

To view the service and make online condolences, www.hartsellfh.com