Shirley Ann Nelson Bowers

Mrs. Shirley Ann Nelson Bowers, 77, of Lancaster, wife of Leo J. Bowers, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Springs Memorial Hospital. She was born July 13, 1941 in Florida, a daughter of the late George Nelson and June Nelson. She loved her family and friends. Mrs. Bowers was a retired nurse and a master gardener.A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Bowers will be held Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Lancaster Funeral Home with the Rev. Rex Faile officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Memorial Park.Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband Leo Bowers; two sons, Jody Bowers of Oakboro, NC and Kim Bowers of Lancaster; a daughter, Carla Bowers Franklin, NC; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a number of brothers and sisters.The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Lancaster Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.Notes to the family may be made at www.lancasterfuneralhome.com.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Bowers.Read Obituary