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Karen Amelia Bowers
Karen Amelia Gallagher Bowers went to be with Jesus on June 13th, 2022, after a long, painful and courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by the two great joys of her life Mary Hannah Bowers and Annastin Amelia Bowers as well as her truly loving and dedicated partner Jerrold Woods, Jr. all of Hoschton, GA. She is also survived by her parents Fred and Doris Gallagher, her brothers Kirk Gallagher of Reno, NV, Rodney Gallagher and wife Trish Gallagher and Tate Gallagher all of Lynchburg, VA, as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends, especially Dori Harvey Connor, Heather Houck Harris and Shelly Thornton Burnell.
Karen graduated from Lynchburg public schools, E. C. Glass High School and Bauder College of Fashion Design in Atlanta, GA. She was briefly employed in the retail industry and by a financial group but most of her tireless energy was devoted to the loving care and support of her daughters. She will always be remembered for her kind and loving spirit. She was the most dedicated mother who always put her girls before herself. Karen, Mary Hannah, and Annastin were truly the three best friends with the strongest bond that will never be broken.
A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. and a family gathering will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice Care, Braselton, GA or a charity of your choosing.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. and a family gathering will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA.
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Dear Doris and Fraddie, We are so incredibly sad to hear of Karen’s passing. We know the heartache of losing a precious child and pray that God will grant you both the peace that passeth all understanding. You will feel her presence around you in so many ways. Sending our deepest sympathy and many hugs, Doris and Jerry Brammer
Posted by Doris Brammer on June 29, 2022
To Freddie and Doris, We know God must have needed an angel and he chose Karen. Our hearts grieve for you, losing your only daughter. We cannot even imagine the heartache you're going through. We know you will stay close to Mary Hannah and Aniston, as they will need your support. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we know that Karen's spirit will always live in your hearts!
Posted by Proctor &Bootsie on June 21, 2022
Iam so sorry to hear about your loss of Karen. Thinking of you and your whole family.
Posted by Linda Whitmore on June 21, 2022
My sympathy and thoughts with all the family. Karen was my niece and she was such a sweet girl and wonderful, caring Mother to her girls. Prayers for all
Posted by Brenda Gallagher Ragsdale on June 20, 2022
To Karen's Mother, Father, and Brothers, l am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Karen. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Also, to Mary Hannah and Annastin, l don't know you, but each of you has to be so, so special because you're Karen's girls, and l'm so sorry you've lost your Mom. Both of you are in our thoughts and prayers as well, Adrienne and Ben
Posted by Adrienne Harvey McCoy on June 18, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear about your precious Karen, the world has lost a special lady and there are no words to comfort your family, but I pray that in the days and months to come your sweet memories will outweigh your sorrow and you will find solace in knowing she is in the arms of Jesus 🙏🏽 We will continue to keep you all in our prayers, Melanie and Lew
Posted by Melanie Williams on June 17, 2022
Stormy and I are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Karen! We loved her and had some wonderful times with her! Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all!
Posted by Pat and Jerrold Stormy Woods on June 16, 2022
Dear Karen, I'm so sorry for everything you've had to go through. I don't even know how to imagine that. And l love you.
Posted by Adrienne Harvey McCoy on June 15, 2022
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