Cecilia “CeCe” Bowen, age 84, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at the Laurie Care Center. She was born February 22, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter of the late George B. and Juva (Reed) Vineyard.
She was united in marriage to Leonard L. Bowen, who preceded her in death on April 13, 2011.
CeCe was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Sunrise Beach.
Her favorite hobbies included crafting, sewing, playing bingo and gambling at the casinos.
She was affectionately known as the “First Lady of Sunrise Beach” throughout Leonard’s tenure as mayor.
She is survived by her son, Rick Bowen of Raytown, Missouri; her adopted daughter, Susann Huff and husband C.F. of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; grandson, Christopher Michael Bowen of Raytown, Missouri; great-grandchild, Dayton Bowen of Raytown, Missouri; her sister, Jackie Smith of Kentucky; her nephew, Steve Miller and wife Vickie of Kansas City, Missouri; great-nieces, Christy Wright and husband Mike, Lyndsey Phillips and husband Jay and Stephanie Miller; great-great-nephews, Jace and Lucas Phillips and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandy Davis and her sister, Marcelyn “Tiny” Ellstrom.
A celebration of CeCe’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14th, at the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 in Sunrise Beach.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary or to Morgan County Relay for Life.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.
She was united in marriage to Leonard L. Bowen, who preceded her in death on April 13, 2011.
CeCe was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Sunrise Beach.
Her favorite hobbies included crafting, sewing, playing bingo and gambling at the casinos.
She was affectionately known as the “First Lady of Sunrise Beach” throughout Leonard’s tenure as mayor.
She is survived by her son, Rick Bowen of Raytown, Missouri; her adopted daughter, Susann Huff and husband C.F. of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; grandson, Christopher Michael Bowen of Raytown, Missouri; great-grandchild, Dayton Bowen of Raytown, Missouri; her sister, Jackie Smith of Kentucky; her nephew, Steve Miller and wife Vickie of Kansas City, Missouri; great-nieces, Christy Wright and husband Mike, Lyndsey Phillips and husband Jay and Stephanie Miller; great-great-nephews, Jace and Lucas Phillips and many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandy Davis and her sister, Marcelyn “Tiny” Ellstrom.
A celebration of CeCe’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 14th, at the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 in Sunrise Beach.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary or to Morgan County Relay for Life.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.
