Obituary of Wilma Bowling

Wilma Mills Bowling, 80, of Independence, Kentucky, passed away Thursday evening, November 24, 2016, at the Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth, in Edgewood, Kentucky. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky, on August 3, 1936, the daughter of the late Theresa Mills and Homer Mills, both of Manchester. She had a large extended family of 13 brothers and sisters whom she loved dearly and were the source of much joy. She had fond memories and spoke often about attending the Oneida Baptist Institute, Oneida, Kentucky where she was a cheerleader. In 1956 she moved to Covington, Kentucky, with her husband Alan to start a family and career. She was a retired Realtor and Cosmetologist. She was very proud of her marriage of 60 years along with each of her children and grandchildren. Spending time with her family was her most coveted pastime, bringing her great happiness and comfort. Her husband of 60 years, Alan Bowling, Independence, Kentucky, survives her, along with; Felicia (Michael) Rudolph, Evansville, Indiana; Yolanda (Eric) Mallory, Carmel, Indiana; Steven (Paula) Bowling, Lexington, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Morgan Rudolph, Jordan Mallory, Dylan Mallory, and Blake Bowling; two step-grandchildren, Carrie Dwyer and Brittany Hollon. She was proceeded in death by her parents and twin sister, Thelma Stiers of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Tuesday November 29, 2016, at the Chambers and Grubbs funeral home in Independence, Ky. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Hospice Care of St. Elizabeth nurses and staff for their excellent care and compassion during this difficult period. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oneida Baptist Institute. Contributions can be mailed to Oneida Baptist Institute, 11 Mulberry Street, Oneida, KY 40972, in memory of Wilma Mills Bowling.