Shirley Ann Bowles (Monnett)
April 20, 1949 ~ November 15, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:30 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father Tom Crowley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Shirley Ann (Monnett) Bowles, 65, of Colton’s Point, MD, formerly from Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on November 15, 2014. Born on April 20, 1949 in Prince Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Alma Katherine (Ogden) Monnett and Thomas Clifford Monnett, Sr.
Shirley was the loving wife of Robert E. Bowles, Sr., whom she married on July 15, 1972 in St. John’s Vianney Catholic Church Prince Frederick, MD. Shirley is survived by her children: Robert E. Bowles, Jr. (Alicia) of Greenwood, IN, Gregory A. Bowles (Carol) of Charlotte Hall, MD, Brian A. Bowles of Colton’s Point, MD, grandchildren; Destiny, Dakota, Brittany, Amber, Stevie, Siobhan, Brianna, Josephine, Gregory, great grandchild Illyana and many loving nieces and nephews. Siblings; Carolyn Monnett Debolt (Chuck), Laverne Monnett Howard (Sonny), Alice Windsor, and Theresa Monnett Trott (Bob). She was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Monnett, Jr.
Shirley graduated from Calvert High School in 1967 and Baltimore Business College in 1969 with an Associate’s degree, and she attended the College of Southern Maryland in 2011 with a Certificate. She moved from Prince Frederick, MD to Colton’s Point, MD in 1972 and worked as a Title Abstractor for Tri-County Abstract Inc for 25 years. Shirley was a member of the Lector at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the Altar Society, she loved spending time with family and friends especially her grandchildren and she loved her Massanutten vacations with family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:30 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father Tom Crowley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Everett A. Cheseldine, III, Matthew Jager, Justin Cheseldine –Gass, Mark Steenburn, Frank Steenburn and Jimmy Morris. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Destiny, Dakota, Brittany, Amber, Stevie, Siobhan, Brianna, Josephine, and Gregory.
Contributions may be made to the Seventh District volunteer Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.
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“Bob and family, We are so sorry of your loss of Shirley, she was a warm and wonderful person. The memories you two made will be treasured. If you need anything we are here for you. God Bless!”
“Bob, Anita and I are so sad to hear of your loss. Shirley was always so sweet to us. You and your family are in our prayers!”
“Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Shirley will be in our prayers.”
“Bob & Family, we are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. She was such a good and caring person. We really enjoyed her singing in St. Francis Xavier choir. She will be missed by Claire, I am so very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. You said she was sick, still it’s a shock when this happens so suddenly. Please let Bob know we are keeping all of you in our prayers. We so enjoyed Shirley in the choir. She will certainly be missed by many. Please know that you all are in our prayers. “
“Words cannot express how sad we are. We have been thinking about all the fun times we shared, and cherish these memories. We are here for you. Know we love this dear family and have you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Bobby&family, I’m so sorry to hear of Shirley passing. If there is anything I can do please call or stop by. My prayers and thoughts are with you. “
“My deepest sympathy to Shirley’s family. Rest in peace, SAM. “
“My prayers and love are with the family, at this very sad time. I will miss my friend, she is such a loving, warm person. Loved our talks. Her family was everything to her. So sorry!”
“Bob, Bobby, Greg, and Brian, our thoughts and prayers are with you all and all the family at this time. Shirley was always there for me when we lived at Coltons Point, I always enjoyed being around her. We all had a lot of fun back in the day and they are memories we will always cherish. Our hearts ache for you all. She was a special friend.”
“Bobby & Family” So sorry to hear of Shirley passing. Will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. “
“Bob, sending prayers, peace and blessings to you. Your angel will now be watching over you.. Find peace with the memories that you made together.”
“Dear Bob and family, at this very sad time, we pray for Shirley and we pray that the Lord gives you the strength to endure. Please know that we love you, share your sorrow and will keep in our prayers. “
“Bob, We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and we offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. “
“Bob, so very sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I remember fondly you both sharing lunchtime at LUGM almost every day and thinking what a warm and happy marriage. It always brightened my day to hear the shared laughter and to see that you both truly loved each other. May you find peace and comfort in keeping close to your heart the good times and wonderful memories.”
“Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.”
“To loose a sister before it’s time is so heartbreaking but for you to loose Shirley, your wife, too soon has to be beyond devastating. I will miss my sister and loved her so much. I pray we can all rest in the peace of knowing she is in God’s hands and is home with her mom, dad, and her brother Tommy. Love you so much Bob, Bobby and girls, Alicia, Greg, Carol, Josephine, Gregory and Brian. Praying for you all to find peace. I know Shirley would want that.”
“Bob, You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hold your family and the Lord close, and with that will come strength. We are here for you.”
“Brother Bowles, We are saddened by your loss. Time and the Lord provides……”
“Bobby and Family…..My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless you and may Our Lord Welcome Shirley into his loving arms.”
“Bob and Family. So sorry for your loss ,our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Deepest sympathy to the Bowles family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Bob, We are so sorry. Our thoughts are with you. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.”
“Bob Claire and the entire family So sorry to hear of Shirleys passing. Keep her memories close. She is guiding you from sbove”
“Bob I am truly sorry for your loss. Should there be anything you need, please let me know. Thoughts and prayers are with you and family….”
“You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“So sorry about your loss our prayers are with you . “
“Bob and family, I’m so saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless”
“Our sympathy to you and your family, we will keep you in our prayers. God Bless.”
“Bob and family, we extend to you our sincerest sympathy. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful person and may you find comfort from your family and many friends. “
“Bob, Brian and family, we are so sorry about Shirley..we love you all and are here for you for whatever you May need. “
“Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife. We know you had a great marriage and loved each other so very much. We share in your grief at this very difficult time and will keep you and your family in our prayers. “
“”My prayers are with you and the family in this difficult time. May God be with u.”
“Bob and Family, So deeply saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. What a great lady, a kind and thoughtful friend. I have great memories of her. She would always come by to say Hello and brighten my day. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“With sympathy and love to the family. A beautiful Lady inside and out…I will treasure my memories forever…”
“Pat and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and pryers are with you and your family”
“My sincere condolences and thoughts and prayers for Bob and family.”
“Dear Uncle Bob, Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. I will cling to fond memories of Aunt Shirley. Love, Vickie”
“Bobby, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Stay strong and look to your friends and family for comfort. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Your memories will help you through all of this. She is now your special angel in heaven who will watch over you from above.”
“Bob & Family, we are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and family. We will keep Shirley and the Bowels family in our prayers.”
” The St.Clair Family is sending prayer to you and the Bowles Family. Our hearts are saddened for your loss.”
“Bob and family, We were greatly saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. I know she meant the world to you. Know that our families thoughts and prayers are with you during this most trying time.”
“Bowles Family – So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Cathy Mattingly & family “
” Bobby : We was so shocked to hear of Shirleys passing.We never knew that anything was wrong with her. But you have a great family who cares alot and a great lot of friends. She was a great person to talk with when we did see her.So Bobby and family remember the time you did spend with her and now she will be watching over you.”
“Bob and family, please accept our deepest sympathy. Sorry the barn wasn’t available for the fellowship. Take care of yourselves and know that Shirley is always looking down on you all. God bless you. “
“Dear Bob, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We are saddened and were not aware that Shirley was sick. It seems so sudden. She was a wonderful contributor to the life of St. Francis Xavier parish and will be missed by all. “
“Bob and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Shirley always had a smile for everyone. She was so great to talk to and shared with me many stories of her family and your good times together. She loved you all so much. I will miss her sitting next to me in the courthouse. She was a great friend.”
“Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew her. So deeply sorry for you and your family’s loss. Balenger family”
“Bob & Family: I am so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We were neighbors for a long time in Coltons Point. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless “
“Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“Bobby, so sorry to hear about your wife. We go back along time. Remember our first gig at Holy Angels hall. I know this will really be a hard time for your family now. But God bless you and I know he wll take very good care of you and your family.”
“Bob, Shirley will be greatly missed. Please know that you and your family will be in prayers during this trying time.”
“Bob and Family, I was so shocked and sorry to hear of your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and the hard days to come! If I can help in any way please ask. Leslie, Steven and Bricen “
“My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Always know I am there for you as you have been there for me.”
“My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathies. I knew Bobby when we were in high school and have always remembered his mother, Shirley, as a warm and loving person. Mr. Bowles, Bobby, Greg, and Brian, you will all be in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Bobby & family, I am so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Please know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God bless”
“, I would like to share my heart felt sympathy to you and your family. She only was I very fine woman.”
“Bob, my husband, Ken and I are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I just heard of her passing and would have attended her prayers if I had heard earlier. Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you and all the Bowles family. Remember all the great memories and share them with all those you love. May Shirley rest in peace. “
“Bob and family just found out from little Patty could not belive it,we are so so sorry,well contact you”