Amanda P Bowers

Amanda Cornelia Parker Bowers, retired nurse and centenarian transitioned peacefully on February 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Frank D. Bowers, III, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Francis; daughter, Evelyn F. Garrison; grandchildren, Garland Wilson, and Paul Wilson. Survived by two daughters, Katherine F. Wilson (Paul) of San Bernardino, California, and Frankie B. Hale (Edward) of Kaneohe, Hawaii. Mrs. Bowers is the daughter of the late George and Amanda Parker, Sr. of Napoleonville, Louisiana, and she was the eighth of twelve children. She is survived by four grandchildren— Craig Garrison, Christy Garrison-Harrison, Leonard George, Jr., Lynell George; six great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Angnetta Burroughs, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was educated at Napoleonville High School and Touro Infirmary Training School for Nurses and studied at Southern University of New Orleans. She was an outstanding Licensed Practical Nurse in the admitting room at Charity Hospital, where she retired after twenty-nine years of service. She moved to New Orleans in 1941 and joined Mount Zion United Methodist Church, where she was a dedicated member for 83 years. She was the former president of the communion ministry, president of the Hartzell Circle of Mount Zion; secretary and nominating chairperson of the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women. She was a member of United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) and the Ruth Carter Auxiliary of New Orleans. She was a longstanding member of The Zeta Amicae (Friends of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority—Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter) of New Orleans; the Sophisticated Thrifters Club; Order of the Eastern Star — St. Luke Chapter #171 and Ruby E. Williams-Phyllis Chapter, both Prince Hall Affiliated, LA Jurisdiction. She loved to work in her garden. She loved to be among fellow believers, and she loved to counsel with those who were in need of encouragement. Clearly, she was inspiration to many. Her Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, March 23, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 2700 Louisiana Ave., NOLA 70115. Visitation begins at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, interment will take place at Saint Louis Cemetery No. 3 at 3421 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119; Professional arrangement has been entrusted to Duplain W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.