Julianna Bowers' Obituary
Julie Bowers passed away peacefully at her home on November 29, 2010 after a long illness. She was 65 years old. She was predeceased by her precious son Stephen Paul Lightman, Jr. and her adoring husband, Joseph Bowers. She leaves two daughters, Rachel Lightman, a graduate of Vanderbilt University, and Mallory Lightman, a graduate of The University of Alabama, as well as a beloved grandson, Colin Lightman Dopp. She also leaves a brother, Stephen Lang, Sr., of Ormonde Beach, FL. Julie graduated from White Station High School and received a B.A. in Psychology from Louisiana State University and a M.A. in Psychology from The University of Memphis where she graduated with honors. She was a sustaining member of the Le Bonheur Club and Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Association. Although Julie took up tennis later in life, she went on to become a very proficient player. She was a former Memphis City 35 Singles Tennis Champion and Racquet Club Singles Champion. Eventually, she derived great pleasure helping children with special needs learn to play tennis, the sport that had bought her such joy throughout her life. Julie and Joe were Chairmen of Twilight Golf at Chickasaw Country Club where they were also members of the month. Along with golfing together, they also enjoyed spending time at their home away from home at Horseshoe Lake. The family requests memorial contributions be made to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital or the charity of the donor’s choosing. The family will receive visitors at Memorial Park Tuesday at 2pm with a service immediately following at 3pm. People are welcome to come back to Julie’s home afterwards to share stories and enjoy photos that help tell the story of Julie’s life.
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