Juanita Jo Bowman, 72, of Kyle, died on March 15 from complications related to congestive heart failure. Her firm belief in God supported her and gave her peace throughout her life.

Bowman was born in Dallas to Betty and Chuck Johnson on Aug. 29, 1947.  She was a long-time resident of Arlington, Texas having moved there with family in the early 50s when it was still a small town. She graduated from Arlington High and worked at Six Flags in the 1960s along with many of her friends. She also attended University of Texas at Arlington back in the days when it was Arlington State College. She retired as a secretary for Ling Temco Vought and afterwards worked several seasons at Lone Star Park, a job she really loved. She was active in her church, and her ministries to at-risk youth and the homeless were her passion. She was also active in her political party and served as an election precinct judge.

Bowman is preceded in death by her daughter, Krisha Wilson, her parents and her brother, Jeff Johnson.  

Bowman is survived by daughters Kim Bowman and Keely Myatt, sons-in-law Jason Myatt and James Wilson and sister June Johnson. Known as Gaga by her beloved grandchildren, she also leaves Jacob Myatt, Keegan Myatt, James Wilson Jr., Kheallyn Wilson and Kaidence Wilson.

Because of the ongoing pandemic, no services are planned at this time. 

The memory of a good person is a blessing.

Proverbs 10:7.