Rita J. Bowman

Rita J. Bowman, 52, Mooresville, died December 26, 2014, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Rita was born January 20, 1962, in Indianapolis.

She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and worked as a machine operator at Cougar Bag for a number of years. Rita enjoyed all things outdoors, especially fishing and camping. Her memory will be cherished by a loving family and many friends.

One son, Daniel Joseph Bowman, preceded Rita in death, along with her husband, Jeffrey Bowman, Sr.

Survivors include her mother, Harlene Frances Vest of Charlestown; sons, Jonathan Bowman of Springville, Jeffery Bowman of Tennessee; daughters, Stephanie Bowman and Stacey Jones, both of Indianapolis; fianc, Mickey Haynes; siblings, Sara, Lora, Paul, and Mark; 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild.

The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2015, in the chapel at Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Friends may call there from 1 p.m., until service time. Cremation will follow at the Morgan County Crematory. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.