Betty Jean Bowers

Betty Jean Bowers (89), devoted wife, mother, and Nana, entered heaven on January 30, 2026. She was at home, surrounded by loving family. Betty was born in Transylvania County, NC, on January 30, 1937, to the late James Emmett Moore and Alma Broome Moore. She moved to Travelers Rest, SC, at the age of 15 after marrying the love of her life, Jack Bowers, in 1952. Their love story spanned an incredible 73 years, during which they built a beautiful family together. Family was Betty's greatest joy, and she is survived by her devoted husband, Jack Bowers, her daughter Deborah Jones (Lee), her son Danny Bowers (Mary Alice), her four grandchildren: Stephanie Abernathy, Jeremy Bowers (Jenna), Dana McMullen (Charlie), and Parker Edison (Chelsey). Betty was also a proud Nana to her seven great-grandchildren: Ella-Kate, Cade, Eva, Hallie-Jean, Miriam, Morley, and Jesse. Additionally, she leaves behind her two sisters, Linda Kilpatrick and Rita Scruggs, along with many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Betty was a lifelong learner who found immense joy in making a home for Jack and her family. Her hobbies included painting, gardening, cooking, reading, and studying the Bible. As a faithful member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, she dedicated many years to teaching Sunday School. Betty had a zest for life and was always eager to learn new things. Her delicious meals and warm hospitality will be remembered warmly by friends and family. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Diana Kay Bowers, her granddaughter Veronica Bishop, three sisters, Marilyn Dunnigan, Annabelle Shellnut, Doris Taliento, and her brother, David Moore. Visitation will be at The Howze Mortuary, 6714 State Park Road in Travelers Rest on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. followed by the funeral service in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Dean Patton will officiate. Burial will be at Mountain View Memorial Park. Pallbearers are Austin Barrett, Joe Moore, Jody Boyle, Allen Dunnigan, Turpin Valentine and Charlie Stretanski. Memorials may be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 626 Talley Bridge Rd. Marietta, SC 29661. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com.

Betty Jean Bowers

January 29, 1937 - January 30, 2026