1948
Jean
2019
Jean Martin Gowen
January 15, 1948 — November 21, 2019
Jean Martin Gowen, 71, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Born Thursday, January 15, 1948 in Washington, DC, Jean was a daughter of the late George Martin Sr. and the late Annie Belle Maddox Martin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother George “Bill” Martin and a sister, June Marie Martin.
Jean is survived by her children, Bernie Gowen, and his wife, Tara, of Rustburg, VA, Lisa Sofley and her husband, Henry, of Wake Forest, NC, Zachariah Gowen, of Lynchburg, loving grandchildren, Chandler, Braxton, Alex, Annie and Thomas, dear sister’s, Joan Martin, Jane Stephenson, and her husband, Virgil, and numerous beloved family and friends.
Jean was a beloved one of a kind mother, sister and friend. She devoted her life to God, her family and children. One of her greatest achievements in life was being known by all as “Mama Jean”. Her time at The Genesis House, Paxton Boys Cottage/Presbyterian Home and Foster Parenting made an impact on many lives. She especially loved bringing Joy to her friends and neighbors in her later years at The McGurk House. Her laugh will be remembered by all.
A celebration of Jean’s life will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Madison Heights, with Pastors Larry D. Henderson, Dave Cash, Larry Randell and Mike Barlowe officiating.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Born Thursday, January 15, 1948 in Washington, DC, Jean was a daughter of the late George Martin Sr. and the late Annie Belle Maddox Martin.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother George “Bill” Martin and a sister, June Marie Martin.
Jean is survived by her children, Bernie Gowen, and his wife, Tara, of Rustburg, VA, Lisa Sofley and her husband, Henry, of Wake Forest, NC, Zachariah Gowen, of Lynchburg, loving grandchildren, Chandler, Braxton, Alex, Annie and Thomas, dear sister’s, Joan Martin, Jane Stephenson, and her husband, Virgil, and numerous beloved family and friends.
Jean was a beloved one of a kind mother, sister and friend. She devoted her life to God, her family and children. One of her greatest achievements in life was being known by all as “Mama Jean”. Her time at The Genesis House, Paxton Boys Cottage/Presbyterian Home and Foster Parenting made an impact on many lives. She especially loved bringing Joy to her friends and neighbors in her later years at The McGurk House. Her laugh will be remembered by all.
A celebration of Jean’s life will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Madison Heights, with Pastors Larry D. Henderson, Dave Cash, Larry Randell and Mike Barlowe officiating.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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