Cathy Bowen Obituary

Funeral Service for Mrs. Cathy Sue Bowen, 75, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. James Whetstone will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bowen, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at The Bethany House in Auburn surrounded by her family. Born on August 4, 1950, in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, Cathy's life was a tapestry of love, warmth, and cherished memories that will be held dear by all who knew her.
Cathy's zest for life was evident in her everyday activities and the joy she found in the simple pleasures. She was an avid fan of classic game shows, often found cheering on contestants and solving puzzles alongside them from her bedroom. "The Young and The Restless," "The Price is Right," and "Wheel of Fortune" were among her favorite television staples, providing daily entertainment and excitement.
A nature lover at heart, Cathy found serenity in watching the birds that visited outside her bedroom window. This simple pastime brought her immense joy and a sense of connection to the world around her. Her love for old country music, especially the tunes of Conway Twitty, filled her home with melodies that are now sweet echoes of her memory.
Cathy's role as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was the cornerstone of her life. Her family was her pride and joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them. Her exceptional cooking skills were a testament to her love for her family, as she poured her heart into every meal. The aromas and flavors from her kitchen were a beacon of togetherness, drawing her family home for unforgettable gatherings.
Her legacy is one of love, care, and the simple joys of life. Cathy's unwavering devotion to her family, her passion for life's little pleasures, and her kind-hearted spirit will be profoundly missed. As we bid farewell to Mrs. Cathy Bowen, we celebrate a life beautifully lived and a heart that so generously loved. Her memory will forever be a guiding light to all who were blessed to know her.
She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Jones of Alexander City and Michelle (Scotty) Shaddix of Jacksons Gap; sons, Chris (Teresa) Bowen of Alexander City and Steve (Tiffany Falkenberry) Bowen of Alexander City; grandchildren, Haleigh (Jake) Stroud, Hannah (fiance, Dalton Lee) Shaddix, Briana Bowen, Dalton Bowen, Brooke (Josh) Simpson, James (Bailey) Bowen, Ashley (fiance, Patrick Comer) Bowen, Caden Bowen, and Bella Bowen; great-grandchildren, Madison Simpson, McKinley Simpson, Kaleigh Simpson, Dawson Stroud, Hudson Powell, Kali Comer, Hagen Bowen, Rosalee Bowen, Estlee Bowen, Haisley Comer, and McKinlee Comer; sisters, Janice Peoples and Betty (TC) Britton; brother, Danny (Denise) Peoples; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Allen Peoples and Earlene Thornton Peoples; husband, James Barry Bowen; granddaughter, Hope Shaddix; sisters, Martha Bowen, Geraldine Nelson, and Jonette Fuller; brothers, Charles Peoples and Jimmy Peoples.
Radney Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Cathy Sue Bowen.