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Bowers, Emma Susanne

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June
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1999
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Bowers, Emma Susanne
Brighton, MI
(Formerly of South Lyon, MI)
Age 83, died Saturday, June 5, 1999 at Medilodge of Howell. Emma was born on July 4, 1915, the daughter of the late Arthur and Estella (Moomey) Truman. On September 26, 1932 Emma married her beloved husband of 53 years, Lester Laverne Bowers who preceded her in death on June 28, 1986. Emma is also survived by her loving children, Frances (Howard) Clair of South Lyon, Bob (Mary Jane) Bowers of Hamburg and Betty (Chuck) Lemon of Brighton; her brother, Frank Truman of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. In addition to her husband Emma was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Emma owned and operated Betty-Sue Beauty Shop of South Lyon from 1957-1965. Emma was a faithful charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Whitmore Lake where she taught Sunday school to pre-schoolers for over 30 years. Emma and Lester were also foster parents to nine state children in the 1950's. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 at the BELL-BOREK FUNERAL HOME, Hamburg with Pastor Lee Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Hamburg Cemetery.