Pearl Shelton Billie Bowman Obituary (1937

Pearl Shelton "Billie" Bowman, born April 3, 1937, in Rockingham County, to the late Buford Ernest and Gracie Nance Shelton, died Thursday, October 5, 2017, in Mecklenburg County at Carolinas Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, Matthews. Pearl was a 1955 graduate of Stoneville High School. She was retired from Southern Bell (Bell South) Telephone Company and was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She loved giving to the Lord and meeting needs in the lives of others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colon B. Bowman; son, Colon B. Bowman, Jr.; a brother, Ernest Lee Shelton (Linda); three sisters, Katie S. Hundley (Sanford), Lena S. Whitlow (Samuel Kermit), and Ruby Harvey Crowder Shelton; sister-in-law, Judy Martin Shelton; nephews, James and Jerry Hundley; niece, Shannon Gail Shelton; great nephew and niece, Crystal and Derek. Pearl is survived by her loving daughter, Delphine D. Bowman; four brothers, Jimmie Shelton (Myra), Billy Shelton (Linda), David Shelton (Lenora); Gary Shelton; two sisters, Lorine S. Jarrett (Ralph) and Linda Shelton; many nephews, nieces and cousins. Memorials may be made to Carmel Baptist Church, 1145 Pineville Matthews Rd, Matthews, NC 28105. Heritage Funeral Home of Matthews is serving the family. Condolences may be offered by clicking "SIGN GUEST BOOK" above or below. Please note, condolences will not appear on the Guest Book until an administrator of the website approves the note. Thanks.