Obituary for Daisy Lee "Ms. Daisy" Bowens (Smith)
Deaconess Daisy Bowens was born on March 19, 1930, in Willacoochee, Georgia, to Lemon and Essie Mae Williams Smith. A longtime resident of Greenburgh, NY, she married Leroy Bowens. He predeceased her on May 5, 1985. She also worked as a Nurse’s Technician at Hospitals in Yonkers, NY.
Deaconess Daisy Bowens has been a faithful member of Union Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She has worked for the building of the kingdom through her giving spirit and service as a dedicated servant in the following UBC ministries: Deaconess for more than 40 years, Home & Foreign Missions for more than 50 years, Food Service, UBC Church Clerk, and Sunday School teacher. On the local and national level, Deaconess Bowens gave of her time and talent to the Working Churches of Westchester County and Vicinity; Central Hudson Baptist Association; Empire Baptist Association; National Baptist Association; and the National Baptist World Alliance, to name a few. Affectionately known as Ms. Daisy, she could be seen walking the streets of Greenburgh and White Plains doing God's work in the community.
Deaconess Bowens’ favorite scripture holds a special place in her heart:
"He replied, "Because you have so little faith, I tell you the truth, if you have faith as
small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it
will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." (Matthew 17:20 NIV)
We Thank God that Deaconess Bowens has been a great example of faithfulness and dedication to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The Lord has been and will always be her shepherd.
Deaconess Bowens was preceded in death by her parents, siblings & husband. She leaves to cherish her memory numerous generations of nieces & nephews, cousins, godchildren, friends, other relatives, and her Union Baptist Church family.
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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Fri. March 24th, 11:00AM-12:00PM at Union Baptist Church with limited capacity, followed by Funeral Service at 12:00Noon. So you may come to the church to try to attend, with your masks on. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, ONLY elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that Daisy Bowens & family entrusted her care & the care of their loved one to us, and that she & they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Family of Daisy Bowens during their time of bereavement.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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You MUST come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the church, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to either facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church & cemetery, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services & burial, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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As a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to Union Baptist Church or a church/charity of your choice. If sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Thurs. March 23rd, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, and/or on Fri. March 24th by/before 10:30am to Union Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!
Deaconess Daisy Bowens has been a faithful member of Union Baptist Church for more than 50 years. She has worked for the building of the kingdom through her giving spirit and service as a dedicated servant in the following UBC ministries: Deaconess for more than 40 years, Home & Foreign Missions for more than 50 years, Food Service, UBC Church Clerk, and Sunday School teacher. On the local and national level, Deaconess Bowens gave of her time and talent to the Working Churches of Westchester County and Vicinity; Central Hudson Baptist Association; Empire Baptist Association; National Baptist Association; and the National Baptist World Alliance, to name a few. Affectionately known as Ms. Daisy, she could be seen walking the streets of Greenburgh and White Plains doing God's work in the community.
Deaconess Bowens’ favorite scripture holds a special place in her heart:
"He replied, "Because you have so little faith, I tell you the truth, if you have faith as
small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it
will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." (Matthew 17:20 NIV)
We Thank God that Deaconess Bowens has been a great example of faithfulness and dedication to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The Lord has been and will always be her shepherd.
Deaconess Bowens was preceded in death by her parents, siblings & husband. She leaves to cherish her memory numerous generations of nieces & nephews, cousins, godchildren, friends, other relatives, and her Union Baptist Church family.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID-19 crisis, as we slowly phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting and controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!
A Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Fri. March 24th, 11:00AM-12:00PM at Union Baptist Church with limited capacity, followed by Funeral Service at 12:00Noon. So you may come to the church to try to attend, with your masks on. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from touching/hugging/handshaking, ONLY elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that Daisy Bowens & family entrusted her care & the care of their loved one to us, and that she & they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Family of Daisy Bowens during their time of bereavement.
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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.
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You MUST come to the church & cemetery wearing a mask, & wear a mask inside the church, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have a coronovirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronovirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to either facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church & cemetery, and directions of the funeral home staff, church and/or cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services & burial, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.
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As a lasting tribute, you may choose to plant a tree, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to Union Baptist Church or a church/charity of your choice. If sending flowers, they may be delivered either on Thurs. March 23rd, 2022 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, and/or on Fri. March 24th by/before 10:30am to Union Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!