She was born January 10, 1932 to her parents Glee and Gertrude Stabe in Worth County Missouri on a rural farm. Both preceded her in death her mothers death 1953, her fathers in 1973, her brothers Wayland in 1923 and Alvin in 1994.
While attending Grant City High School her cousin introduced her to William Henderson Bowlin and by August 8, 1951 they married. They settled in Gladstone Missouri to raise their family. They had four daughters and one son. Northaven Drive was our circle and it was where she made her best friends. They played Tripoli once a month while raising kids and once retired they continued to gather for over 50 years together. Over their 68 years of marriage, she and Bill enjoyed square dancing and family gatherings. Cora was an active Girl Scout leader, also one of the very first weight watcher lecturers in the early seventies. They were members of North Cross Methodist Church. Her biggest devotion in life was giving and caring for friends and family. She made countless sacrifices her entire life for others without complaint.
Cora is survived by her loving husband Bill and their children:
Stephanie Miller, Stanley & Cheryl Bowlin, Suzanne Bowlin, Sandra & Alan Luckcuck, Sonya & Bill Downs; seven grandchildren, David and spouse, Mary Miller, Max Miller, Rachel and Lexie Luckcuck, Kyle and Matthew Downs, and Skylar Bowlin; sister, Linda and spouse Peter Luckcuck, and many nieces and nephews. Cora was a social person and had many friends and relatives far and wide.
Funeral services will be held 7 PM Tuesday July 30, 2019 at Souder Family Funeral Home with a visitation from 6-7 PM. Burial will be in Prairie Chapel Cemetery, near Denver, MO 2 PM Wednesday July 31, 2019.
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