Evelyn Bowers

October 15, 2021

Ms. Evelyn Bowers was born October 5th 1938 to the union of Abraham Jacob (AJ) Davis and Mellissa Hawkins Davis in Elaine, Arkansas, both parents preceded her in death. Evelyn was the 11th child out of 16 children. In which 10 preceded her in death and three die as children. Evelyn, Accepted the Lord at a early age and hopeland M.B. church in Elaine, Arkansas. And later she moved to New Madrid, Mo and to St. Louis , Mo, late Evelyn moved to Chicago to be closer with family and late in time Evelyn move to Peoria, IL while she was in Peoria, IL for 26 year she was a member of Rising Sun M. B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Cornelies Jackson and later John L. Gibson was the Pastor. Evelyn, Later move to Minneapolis, MN were she was a member at Berean M.B. Church were Rev. Charles Ford is the Pastor. Ms. Evelyn leaves to cherish in her memory two sisters Ms. Essie Brown in Abury, TX and Ms. Mary Franics Marks Nashville, TX. Ms. Essie Mae Davis in Chicago, IL her dear sister-in law Also three daughters Ms. Shirley Akpelu in St. Paul MN, Ms. Sherry Bowers in Des Moines IA, Mrs. Terri (Andre) Kelly in Austell, GA and one son Mr. Michael Bowers in Minneapolis, MN. Grandchildren Joseph (Debra)Bowers Irving, TX Andrea Bowers Austell, GA Tony Bowers Austell, GA Cortez Bowers Des Moines, IA Michael Bowers Jr Minneapolis, MN and Anthony Bowers Minneapolis, MN Jonathan Akpelu. Ms. Evelyn had two sons that preceded her Mr. Stylon Bowers Jr and Mr. Charles Bowers. Ms. Evelyn has a host of nephews and nieces.