Deborah Ellen (Sparks) Bowman

Beloved mother, Deborah Ellen (Sparks) Bowman, 69, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Kokomo.

She was born on February 2, 1953, in Peru, to Cannus and Dorothy M. Sparks. Her father preceded her in death. She had a sister, Diana (Gene) Winters, Peru, both preceded her in death.

In 1972, she graduated from Maconaquah High School. That same year, on June 25, she married the love of her life, Samuel L. Bowman. He preceded her in death. They had three sons, Jason (Kaylynn Cataldo), Peru, Ryan (Joann), Louisville, KY, and Jacob (Jenny), Peru.

Debbie spent many years driving a school bus for Maconaquah School Corporation. She also worked at Chrysler. She was one of the hardest working women you would ever meet. She was also one of the most selfless. She cared very much for her family and those around her and would do anything for them.

Besides her boys, her grandchildren were her pride and joy. They include Ethan Bowman, Gavin Bowman, Rylee Bowman, Jacob Bowman, Jacoby Bowman and Ryker Bowman, along with two step-granddaughters, Shaylynn and Cali Cataldo. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022, from 11am to 2pm at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru. Funeral services will immediately follow with burial at Chili Cemetery, Chili, IN.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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