Helen Ervin Bowden's Obituary
Helen Ervin Bowden, 77 of Cordova TN, died Sunday, April 1, 2012. She was born January 18, 1935 in Ripley, TN to George and Gracie Ervin. She was a graduate of Ripley High School and received her real estate license in 1962. Her greatest joy’s in life were her faith and her family , and it was apparent to all who knew her. Helen spent over 50 years in the homebuilding and real estate industry in the Memphis area, she was a partner in Leader Realty and Leader Five Star Homes. She is survived by the love of her life and best friend of 57 years, Don Bowden, Sr.; two son’s Don Bowden Jr.( Kayla) and Jere Bowden (Kim) all of Memphis. She also leaves three grandchildren, Trey, Lauren and Gracie; and one great-grandchild Sage. As well as brother Billy Ervin (Pat); and sister Joyce Milam( Bill); and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday April 5, 2012 11:30- 1:00 with funeral services at 1:00 both at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery on Poplar. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, stjude.org, or the Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, mayoclinic.org. Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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