Obituary of Margueritte J. Bowden

Bedford Margueritte Bowden, 67, of Bedford, died at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at White River Lodge Nursing Facility. Born November 18, 1944 in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of James Earl and Imogene E. (Hosapple) Wilson. Margueritte was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Ellen Staggs and husband Gene of Bedford; one son, Wayne Bowden of Bedford; two granddaughters, Amy Wolfe and husband Brian of Bedford, and Lorie Hammond of Bedford; two grandsons, Tommy Benham of Bedford, and Tyler Staggs of Bedford; two great-grandsons, Bryce Wolfe of Bedford, and Carson Hammond of Bedford; two sisters, Gayle Kesterson and husband Matt of Mitchell, and Rita Phillips and husband Jake of Mitchell; and one brother, James Earl Wilson II of Paoli. She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Vanessa Benham, and a sister, Sonia Wilson. Funeral Information Cremation was chosen and a graveside service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Day & Carter Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to 2108 F street, Bedford, In 47421 to assist in the purchase of a monument. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to 2108 F street, Bedford, In 47421 to assist in the purchase of a monument.