Oleda J. Bowen, age 88, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2019. A native of Rutherford County, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Beddie Gammon Jones; and her husband, John Richard Bowen Sr.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Brother Sam Epley will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

She is survived by her son, John Bowen Jr. and his wife Rita of Murfreesboro; granddaughter, Dianne Spjut of Murfreesboro; along with several cousins and much loving extended family.

Mrs. Bowen was a member of Wayside Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.