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     Margurette Lillian Harris was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on January 18, 1924 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of May 29, 1948,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Robert Ellis Gowen, son of George Webster Gowen and Marion Earl Wright, on May 29, 1948 at Clifford, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ Margurette Lillian Harris and Robert Ellis Gowen were divorced on June 6, 1955 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁵ Margurette Lillian Harris died on May 3, 1987 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 63.^2,3

     Patricia Johnson Ware Patricia Ware Gowen, 67, of Amherst, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 with her family and close friends by her side at UVA Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Thomas Earl Gowen for 47 years. Born on January 3, 1952 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Fleming Ware, Jr. and the late Mary Odell Johnson Ware. Patricia was a generous, loving, and caring wife and mother to her family and many friends. She was a retired MICU nurse with 25 years of service at Centra Health in Lynchburg and loved her work as a nurse. She enjoyed many wonderful patients and friends that she made over the years there. Patricia is survived by her husband, Thomas Gowen; two sons, Nathan Gowen and wife Nancy Ann of Zion Crossroads, VA and Brandon Gowen and girlfriend Celia Gilbert of Louisa, VA; two grandchildren, Noah Gowen and Madison Gowen; brother, Phillip G. Ware of Amherst; close life-long friend, Elizabeth “Betsy” Ellington of Amherst; two special MICU nurses and friends, Judy Bradley of Forest and Sharon Bradley of Rustburg; and numerous other family members and friends. The family would like to extend a thank you to the UVA SICU and MICU units and to the doctors and nurses for their extraordinate care during Patricia’s illness. They would also like to extend a special thank you to close friends and fellow MICU nurses, Judy and Sharon, for their care, to doctor trips, and being by her side at the hospital and home during Patricia’s illness.³ She was born on January 3, 1952 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 23, 1971,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Thomas Earl Gowen, son of Robert Ellis Gowen and Margurette Lillian Harris, on July 23, 1971 at Clifford, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3 Patricia Johnson Ware died on May 30, 2019 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 67.³

     Laura Dianne Grimsley Laura Dianne Grimsley Gowen, age 70, died Thursday, March 24, 2022.⁴ She was born on August 25, 1951 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 16, 1975,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Donald Wayne Gowen, son of Robert Ellis Gowen and Margurette Lillian Harris, on August 16, 1975 at Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ Laura Dianne Grimsley and Donald Wayne Gowen were divorced on January 20, 1982 at Henrico Co., Virginia.² Laura Dianne Grimsley died on March 24, 2022 at Virginia at age 70.⁴

     Margaret Lorraine Mundy was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ She was born on February 25, 1932 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,4 As of November 15, 1952,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Clinton Moses Gowen, son of George Webster Gowen and Marion Earl Wright, on November 15, 1952 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^1,2 Margaret Lorraine Mundy died on July 26, 2017 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 85.² She NEWPORT NEWS - Margaret Mundy Gowen, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Margaret was a native of Charlottesville, VA and graduated from McIntyre High School and Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Richmond. She later graduated from St Joseph College with a BS and a Master of Public Administration from Golden Gate University. She was a former member of Deer Park Baptist Church and member of Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Clinton M. Gowen and her son, Clint M. Gowen and his wife Elaine also survived by her sisters, Millicent Gardner of Charlottesville and Evelyn Somma of Melbourne, FL. A granddaughter Nicole and two great- grandchildren, Landon Reid Thomas and Matthew Wade Gowen and preceded in death by her grandson Matthew Charles Gowen on July 12, 2017. on July 29, 2017.²

     Matthew Charles Gowen was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.³ He was born on October 18, 1994 at Newport News, Virginia.^2,3 He died on July 12, 2017 at Virginia at age 22.^1,3 He Matthew Charles Gowen, 22, of Yorktown, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017, after a tragic car accident. Born Oct. 18, 1994, in Newport News, Va., he will be remembered for his unwavering love and ability to make others laugh. He is survived by his parents, Clint and Elaine Gowen; son, Matthew Wade Gowen; sister, Nicole Gowen; grandparents, Margaret and Clinton Gowen and Mary Lou Burgess; nephew, Landon Reid Thomas; aunts and uncles, Becky Burgess, Bobby and Michelle Burgess and Larry and Deborah Burgess; and cousins, Tammy Sadjak, Kirstie Odom and Daniel and Jamie Burgess. Graveside service immediately following in Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News. on July 16, 2017.³

     Her Social Security Number was 228-48-2840.⁴ Barbara Ann Simpson was buried at Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery, 14654 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3 She Barbara Ann Simpson Gowen, 67, of Dixie Airport Rd., Madison Heights, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born January 28, 1938, in Nelson County, she was a daughter of the late Randolph E. Simpson and Catherine Ardell Morris Simpson. Barbara was a homemaker and a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Lovingston. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Simpson. She is survived by her husband, Addie Lynn Gowen; a son, David Lynn Gowen and his wife, Cindy, of Clifford; a granddaughter, Brittani Lynn Gowen of Clifford; and a brother, R.E. Simpson and his wife, June, of Waynesboro. A funeral service will be held at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.² Her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Addie Lynn Gowen, son of George Webster Gowen and Marion Earl Wright.^1,2,3 Barbara Ann Simpson was born on January 28, 1938 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 She died on January 19, 2006 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 67.^2,3,4,5

     William Otis Bryant was buried at Saint Stephens Cemetery, 2903 Tye River Road, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,5 His Social Security Number was 706-09-4341.⁶ He was born on February 17, 1896 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,5 He married Annie Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on July 2, 1921 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,5,7 William Otis Bryant died on February 2, 1983 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 86.^2,4,5

     His Social Security Number was 227-14-3670.² Robert Otis Bryant was born on April 10, 1922 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,8,9 He married Martha Louise Betty Chenault on July 27, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.⁶ Robert Otis Bryant died on January 1, 1988 at Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 65.^2,3,8

     Shelton Duval Bryant was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,4,11 His Social Security Number was 226-20-3525.⁷ He married Marjorie Theresa Hay.^3,4 Shelton Duval Bryant was born on February 20, 1924 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia.^{2,4,6,7,8,12,11,13} He married Edith Irene Bryant on October 30, 1948 at Richmond, Virginia.^5,14 Shelton Duval Bryant and Edith Irene Bryant were divorced on November 8, 1978 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁶ Shelton Duval Bryant died on October 30, 1996 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 72.^{2,4,7,15,11,13,9} He Shelton Duval Bryant, age 72, of Lake Nelson Lane, Arrington, Virginia, died Wednesday morning October 30, 1996, at his residence. Born February 20, 1924, at Tye River (Nelson County) he was a son of the late William Otis Bryant and Annie Elizabeth Gowen Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a retired Electrician with the City of Richmond Schools system, was a World War II Army Veteran and attended Saint Stephens Baptist Church at Tye River. He is survived a his wife Marjorie Hay Bryant; a daughter, Judith B. Lipscomb of Richmond; a son, Charles Shelton Bryant of Bowie, MD; a stepdaughter, Judith Wells of Sandston; a step-son, Charles Melvin Mantlo of Mechanicsville; a brother, Harry Joe Bryant of Shipman; a sister, Virginia B. Harrison of Roanoke; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at West Hampton Memorial Park in Richmond. on November 1, 1996.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 227-30-1321.⁸ Harry Joe Bryant was buried at Craig Cemetery, Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Wartadford Louise Browning.^2,7 Harry Joe Bryant was born on April 10, 1927 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3,8,5,6 He died on March 19, 2013 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 85.^2,3,8,7 He Harry Joe Bryant, 85, of Shipman, Virginia, died on Tuesday morning, March 19, 2013, after a brief illness, at the Lynchburg General Hospital. Harry Joe was born on April 10, 1927, in Tye River, Virginia, a son of the late William Otis Bryant and Annie Elizabeth Gowen Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wardtadford Browning "Taddy Lou" Bryant on November 3, 1995. His brothers, Robert and Shelton Bryant, also preceded him in death. Harry Joe was a World War II United States Army Veteran and after his Military service was a self employed carpenter. He retired from the Virginia Department of Highways as a bridge superintendent for Amherst and Nelson Counties with over 26 years of service. He was a former employee of the Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel and a member of Shipman Baptist Church. He is survived by his devoted daughter and best friend, Betty Lou "Bird" Bryant; as well as two loving and caring nieces, Donna Rae Giles Fitzgerald of Lovingston and Hope Elaine Giles Pappas of Tye River; two great-nephews, Gerald Wayne Pannell and Cameron Scott Fitzgerald; a great niece, Tiffany Hope Pannell; one sister, Virginia B. Harrison of Roanoke; a very special and caring aunt, Pauline Simpson of Shipman; and a devoted and dedicated uncle, Howard "Skeeter" Simpson of Lovingston. Interment to follow at the Craigtown Cemetery in Shipman. on March 20, 2013.²

     Marjorie Theresa Hay was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 225-16-6718.⁵ Her married name was Bryant.¹ She married Shelton Duval Bryant, son of William Otis Bryant and Annie Elizabeth Gowen.^1,2 Marjorie Theresa Hay was born on July 31, 1921 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,4,5 She died on January 2, 2004 at Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 82.^1,4,5,6 She Marjorie Theresa Bryant, age 82, of Signal Hill Road, Mechanicsville, died Friday morning, January 2, 2004 at Hanover Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville. Born July 31, 1921 at Richmond, she was a daughter of the late Charles Phillip Hay and Minnie McQuaide Hay. She was a member of St. Stephens Baptist Church in Nelson Co. and a retired computer operator from the A.B.C. Board of Richmond. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Shelton DuVal Bryant; a sister, Constance Wood; and a grandson. She is survived by her daughter, Judith H. Wells of Sandston; her son, Charles Melvin "Chuck" Mantlo of Mechanicsville; a sister, Audrey H. Staub of McCordsville, Ind; a stepson, Charles Bryant of Bowie, Md; a stepdaughter, Judith Lipscomb of Richmond; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Interment to follow in West Hampton Memorial Cemetery at Richmond. on January 3, 2004.¹