Leola Bowles, age 84, of Colbert, Okla., passed away at her residence, with her family near her, on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. Leola was born on May 28, 1935 in Woodville, Okla. to W. A. Henson and Shirley Montgomery Henson. She married Nelson Bowles in Colbert, Okla. on Nov. 24, 1956.
She was a housewife and enjoyed caring for her family. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church, Denison, Texas. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Nelson Bowles of Colbert, Okla.; her three children: Durene Bayless and husband James of Bells, TX, Teman Bowles and wife Jeanette of Colbert, Okla., Moneca Bowles of Colbert, Okla.; her sister, Nancy Lowery and husband Phil of Gainesville, Texas; her brother, John Henson of Denison, Texas; three grandchildren: Quincy Bayless of Krum, Texas, Toby Bowles of Colbert, Okla., Teddy Bowles of Colbert, Okla.; and other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, W.A. and Shirley Henson and her son, Benny Bowles in 2019.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at First Baptist Church, Colbert.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Colbert Senior Citizens Center.