Janet Hope Bollinger Bowman

Janet Hope Bollinger Bowman, 66, of Morganton left this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 to be in the arms of our Lord.  She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend who was loved by many and will be missed by all.  Born in Burke County, NC on September 22, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Louie and Lizzie Bollinger.

Those left to cherish Janet’s memory include her husband, Carroll Bowman of the home; children, Shelly Daniels and companion, Ty Thurber, of Lincolnton, NC, Wayne Pritchard and wife, Ordelia, of Guam, and Melissa Bowman and companion, Ryan Steffey, of Morganton; grandchildren, Sara Laws, Joshua Pritchard, Orion Pritchard, and Kida Pritchard; a great-grandchild, Gabriel Laws; a brother, Lee Bollinger and wife, Mildred, of Valdese; sisters, Louise Dula and companion, Larry Glazebrooks, of Laurel Bloomery, TN and Flo Simmons and husband, Arrie, of Valdese; a number of nieces and nephews; and her beloved four-legged, feline companion, Rascal.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Clifford, Richard, and Calvin Bollinger.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 pm, Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center.  The funeral will be held at 3pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Stacey Layne officiating.