Celebrating the life of
Tammy Bowen
December 20, 1958 - June 05, 2008
I, Tammy Lee Bowen, received the call from my heavenly Father on the fifth day of June, 2008.
I eagerly answered even though the fight against a cancerous brain tumor had been around since October 1994. I look forward to the joy and beauty of Heaven. To all my many friends, you all hold a very special place in my heart. My prayer is that each of you will take time to consider your eternal future. The choice is heaven, streets of gold; or hell with fire and brimstone. My God can do all things. He is in the miracle making business and I know, because, I am one. "No Tears Please." These words were from Tammy.
Her family wants you to know . . Tammy, 49, was born in Wilcox County and was the daughter of Juanita Hardy Bowen and the late Alvin Clark "Coot" Bowen. She was a successful attorney in Savannah and a member of Savannah Christian Church. Survivors include her mother, Juanita Bowen of Pitts; two sisters, Brenda B. Gunn-Reed and brother-in-law, Bobby Reed of Vienna, and Sheila Gordon Bowen of Albany; a brother, Alvin Clark Bowen of Pitts; three nieces, Cindy Smith of Cordele, Jenna Rose Gordon of Los Angeles, CA, and Alexandra Bowen of Savannah; a nephew, Dustin Lynn Gordon of Cordele, great-nieces and nephew, Nikki Smith, Cassie Gordon and Brandon "Bo" Gordon, all of Cordele; and her loving dog, Sunshine. A graduate of Wilcox County High, Tammy was homecoming queen and a graduation Marshall. She served as president of the Beta Club and as treasurer of FBLA, reporter of the student council and Pep Club secretary. She received academic awards in English, Science, Math, Business Law and Accounting. She was president of the W Club, and Junior Class Favorite. In athletics, she was the best offensive basketball player in 1974 and 1975. She also received most-valuable-player honors in 1976. Other awards that she received were: 1975 Presbyterian College Jr. Academic Achievement Award, National Varsity Club Competitive Team Award; 1975 - The National Beta Club, Certificate of Merit – Completed the course of instruction in the use of Encyclopedias, Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges at Middle Georgia College, Middle Georgia Lady Warriors Basketball Team, and Phi Theta Kappa – the National Junior College Scholastic Honor Society. Tammy was elected by the student body at Georgia Southern College to the 1980 Homecoming Court and represented the Phi Mu Sorority. She was a member of the Kappa Mu Chapter of the Phi Mu Sorority at Georgia Southern University and was awarded the Phi Mu Louise Manning Elliot scholarship, which she used to continue her studies at the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. She was a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Savannah Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers and the Savannah Trial Lawyer Association. Tammy graduated in the top third of her class at the Walter F.George School of Law at Mercer University. Her undergraduate work was done at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro where she graduated cum laude in 1980. Prior to attending Southern, she attended Middle Georgia College in Cochran, where she graduated with honors in 1978. She was sworn into the State Bar of Georgia by Judge Whitfield Forrester and started her career as a law clerk for Chatham Superior Court Judge Perry Brannen. Tammy was involved with several prominent law firms before establishing the law firm of Tammy L Bowen, Attorney at Law. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Service with interment to follow at Pitts Cemetery in Wilcox County. The family will receive friends at Rainey Family Funeral Service Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA. Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
ilove you. i want your pic
- banyamin, tehran, - Other
I used to work for Tammy in 2003-2004. Upon my return to Savannah I heard about Tammy's passing much too late to sent my condolences. She has been missed and I will continue to miss and think of her often.
- Tiffany Loeffler, Savannah, GA
I knew Tambo when I lived in Rochelle, GA. She was great girl. I got reaquainted with her when she came to GA Southern and joined Phi Mu. We realized that we had know each other from elementary school and we had a great time catching up! So sorry to hear about her passing but I know she is making God smile! Love you Tambo, Caren Roberts Walker
- Caren Roberts Walker, Columbus, MS
I am deeply saddened to learn of Tammy’s passing. I remember her from our days in elementary through high school and always knew she would excel in her life calling. She inspired me. I have fond memories of Tammy and will miss her smile. I know she is now with Jesus.
- Raymond Spears, Branford, FL
I was deeply sadened upon hearing of Tammy's reoccurring cancer. I admired and respected her greatly. I know she is with her father in heaven, never to suffer again. I'll always remember her compassion and beautiful smile. My prayers to you, the loved ones who are left with this void. Sincerely, Grace Reddick
- Grace Reddick, Ellabell, GA
Tammy: You are one of the most honest and fair attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. I Will always remember your sweet smile and your great attitude. You were without a doubt a very courageous person and well loved. I will miss you dearly. Francesca Rehal
- Francesca A. Rehal, Savannah, GA
Tammy: Your heroic struggle with the tumor stands as a beacon providing resiliency and hope to everyone who is so insidiously afflicted. We thank the Lord for your life and all that you represented. We are proud to have known you, in this life. TOM
- tom bateski, Savannah, GA
Tammy was such a pleasure to work with, and I always appreciated her easy candor, and the genuine compassion with which she advocated for her clients.
- Kevin Almeroth, Savannah, GA
How can you think of Tambo and not smile? She was one of the nicest and most genuine people I had the pleasure of meeting and being sisters with in college. She always had a kind word, saw the good in people and was genuinely a happy person. I have thought of her often especially while driving in the last couple of days. While thinking of her there always seems to be a beam of sunshine through the trees. It makes me think that that is how Tambo was. A ray of sunshine for all of us. When I see the beams now, I think it is her smiling down on all those who had the honor of knowing her. I know she is in heaven right now cheering God on and all those who believe. Rest in peace Tambo and much love and admiration, Susan 'Adams' Wolters
- Susan Adams Wolters, Byram, NJ
I am praying for you during this difficult time. Tambo brought joy to all who knew her. We were Phi Mu friends at Georgia Southern.
- Lee Weaver Garner, Dublin, GA
Tambo was an awesome young woman when I knew her at Georgia Southern. She loved God; she loved Phi Mu. She had a great way of always making whoever she was talking to feel like the most important person in the world....she was always so happy!
- Joyce Harville Andres, Irving, TX
Tambo: I know you are in heaven right now and when I get there we will play some softball. I know you are at peace now...you fought a long hard battle. Love You Girl, Nancy M.
- Nancy Martin, Savannah, Georgia, GA
Tambo was such an awesome lady. She was always there for you when you needed a friend or someone to talk to. I know she was Loved Very Much and all of the Phi Mu's I have been in contact with are heart broken to hear the sad news. Please know that each and everyone of you are in my prayers. Nancy Martin
- Nancy Martin, Savannah, GA, GA
I'm so very sorry. I will be praying for the family. I have such great memories of Tambo and her love for her friends and her joy of life!
- Robin Pruett Odom, Issaquah, WA
I was so sorry to hear about Tambo. Her huge heart and smile will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
- Jill McMahan Linares, Newnan, GA
ilove you. i want your pic
- banyamin, tehran, - Other -
I used to work for Tammy in 2003-2004. Upon my return to Savannah I heard about Tammy's passing much too late to sent my condolences. She has been missed and I will continue to miss and think of her often.
- Tiffany Loeffler, Savannah, GA
I knew Tambo when I lived in Rochelle, GA. She was great girl. I got reaquainted with her when she came to GA Southern and joined Phi Mu. We realized that we had know each other from elementary school and we had a great time catching up! So sorry to hear about her passing but I know she is making God smile! Love you Tambo, Caren Roberts Walker
- Caren Roberts Walker, Columbus, MS
I am deeply saddened to learn of Tammy’s passing. I remember her from our days in elementary through high school and always knew she would excel in her life calling. She inspired me. I have fond memories of Tammy and will miss her smile. I know she is now with Jesus.
- Raymond Spears, Branford, FL
I was deeply sadened upon hearing of Tammy's reoccurring cancer. I admired and respected her greatly. I know she is with her father in heaven, never to suffer again. I'll always remember her compassion and beautiful smile. My prayers to you, the loved ones who are left with this void. Sincerely, Grace Reddick
- Grace Reddick, Ellabell, GA
Tammy: You are one of the most honest and fair attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. I Will always remember your sweet smile and your great attitude. You were without a doubt a very courageous person and well loved. I will miss you dearly. Francesca Rehal
- Francesca A. Rehal, Savannah, GA
Tammy: Your heroic struggle with the tumor stands as a beacon providing resiliency and hope to everyone who is so insidiously afflicted. We thank the Lord for your life and all that you represented. We are proud to have known you, in this life. TOM
- tom bateski, Savannah, GA
Tammy was such a pleasure to work with, and I always appreciated her easy candor, and the genuine compassion with which she advocated for her clients.
- Kevin Almeroth, Savannah, GA
How can you think of Tambo and not smile? She was one of the nicest and most genuine people I had the pleasure of meeting and being sisters with in college. She always had a kind word, saw the good in people and was genuinely a happy person. I have thought of her often especially while driving in the last couple of days. While thinking of her there always seems to be a beam of sunshine through the trees. It makes me think that that is how Tambo was. A ray of sunshine for all of us. When I see the beams now, I think it is her smiling down on all those who had the honor of knowing her. I know she is in heaven right now cheering God on and all those who believe. Rest in peace Tambo and much love and admiration, Susan 'Adams' Wolters
- Susan Adams Wolters, Byram, NJ
I am praying for you during this difficult time. Tambo brought joy to all who knew her. We were Phi Mu friends at Georgia Southern.
- Lee Weaver Garner, Dublin, GA
Tambo was an awesome young woman when I knew her at Georgia Southern. She loved God; she loved Phi Mu. She had a great way of always making whoever she was talking to feel like the most important person in the world....she was always so happy!
- Joyce Harville Andres, Irving, TX
Tambo: I know you are in heaven right now and when I get there we will play some softball. I know you are at peace now...you fought a long hard battle. Love You Girl, Nancy M.
- Nancy Martin, Savannah, Georgia, GA
Tambo was such an awesome lady. She was always there for you when you needed a friend or someone to talk to. I know she was Loved Very Much and all of the Phi Mu's I have been in contact with are heart broken to hear the sad news. Please know that each and everyone of you are in my prayers. Nancy Martin
- Nancy Martin, Savannah, GA, GA
I'm so very sorry. I will be praying for the family. I have such great memories of Tambo and her love for her friends and her joy of life!
- Robin Pruett Odom, Issaquah, WA
I was so sorry to hear about Tambo. Her huge heart and smile will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
- Jill McMahan Linares, Newnan, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
