Page 4 - Alma Bowman Obituary eBrochure

Alma Dean Wilson was born September 10, 1942 to Robert and Teola
Wilson in Turner, Arkansas. She transitioned from this earthly life on
December 24, 2020 in Texarkana, Texas.
Alma became a member of the Mt. Zion M.B. Church in Turner,
Arkansas under the leadership of Rev. Sterling Kong. She was an active
member of the choir, usher board, and mother of the church. She was
also youth department director. Alma served faithfully under her
current pastor, Rev. Dr. Orel Stokes, until the outbreak of the
pandemic.
Alma attended Turner Public School and in 1958, she met the love of
her life, Larry Q. Davis. In 1959 they were married and 3 chlldren were
added to their union. She later married David Bowman.
Alma had many jobs. She was a cook at Asbury Day Care until it
closed. She then worked for Marvell School District until a life changing
condition affected that. She later worked for Mid Delta until it closed,
forcing her to sit at home and finally enjoy her great•grandchildren who
were the joy of her life!
Alma leaves to cherish her precious memory: two daughters, Elfarma
and Vivian, both of Marvell, Arkansas; one son, Willie (Sheryl) Davis of
Dolton, Illinois; two brothers, Otha Wilson, Sr. of Marvell, Arkansas and
Wiliie (Letha) Wilson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; one sister, Juantia
Baker of Austin, Texas; nine grandchildren, Donald Farr, Lakesha Farr,
DeraShaun (Michael) McGhee, Ad rain (luawantia) Farr, Willian Davis,
Christopher (Janee) Carter, Rhandle (Mickail) Coleman, Taruls Fletcher
and Britt (Joshua) Crowell; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great·great·
grandchlldren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Alma
will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Alma also had a speclal
daughter that she took in as her own, Allee Lockwood along with her
children, and a special cousin, Eddie Lee Robinson of Chicago,
Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Teola
Wilson; three brothers, Charlie Wilson, Mack Willlams, Jr and Robert
Wilson, Jr.; one sister, Vernell White, and one great•grandson, Jaiden
Farr.