Leota A. Bowen

Born: March 3, 1928 on the family farm in Perry, Kansas to Leon James "Leo" and Daisy Bryant. She graduated from Colby Community College and Los Angeles City College retiring from the Los Angeles City School District. She then graduated from Liberty University, an ordained minister and was appointed pastor of Saint Paul Methodist Church by Bishop Henry W. Murph. She served in the League of Women Voters, the PTA, the EHU, 4-H leader, wood craft ranger leader, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 0356 Bogue, Kansas. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. She was a volunteer with the Senior Companion and Foster Grandparents program until her death. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Hubert Bowen Sr.; brother, Leon Bryant; great-grandchild, Baby Raymond Miller, and great-grandchild, Jonathan Robison Joy. Survivors include one daughter, Theresa Miller of California; four sons, Hubert Jr. (Kay) of Hill City; Keith ( Minnet) of Marino Valley, California; Kelvin of Kansas City, Kansas; Gamel (Janice) of Kansas City, Kansas. Sister Audrey Bowen of California; step sister Wilma Bailey of Topeka; and nephew, Marion King of Topeka; 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 20 great great grandchildren, and a host of relitives and friends. She was a devoted home maker, wife, and mother. She lived a full and happy life, caring and helping children and people where ever she could.