Wilma Jeanette Bowers

June 20, 1935 - December 27, 2019

Wilma Jeanette (Tabor) Bowers, 84, Topeka, passed away Friday December 27, 2019. She was born June 20, 1935 in Valencia, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Fern (Thompson) Tabor. Wilma married Francis J. Bowers on January 19, 1952 and had four children. He survives at home. Wilma was a caring wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed being a homemaker, decorating and hosting her family for the holidays, going to garage sales, good conversation and gardening. She loved being outside and found pulling weeds especially therapeutic. Although battling Alzheimer’s over the past 10 years, she remained very active. Wilma treasured being with her family and the companionship of their cats. Wilma is survived by her husband of nearly 68 years, Francis; children, Steve Bowers, Bob Bowers and Darla (David) Price; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter and son-in-law, Jeannie and Jim Hug; sisters, Marlene Atwood, Suzy Grape and Karen Ranker; and brother, Kenneth Tabor. Visitation will be 6pm to 8pm Friday, January 3, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614. The funeral service will be 10:00am, Saturday, January 4 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Valencia Cemetery.