Phyllis Joan Bowles' Obituary
Phyllis was born on July 19, 1931 in Willisville, Illinois to Morris and Helen Uhles. Following graduation from high school, she attended Barnes School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri. While attending a social at Westview Baptist Church in Belleville, Illinois, she met the love of her life, Bruce Bowles, a U.S. Air Force airman stationed at Scott Air Force Base. They married November 14, 1952 and enjoyed a honeymoon on a three-day pass. She worked as a registered nurse in both pediatrics and private practice while Bruce was on military assignments in Arizona and Illinois. In 1959, they moved to Texas for Bruce to complete a Finance degree at Baylor University and to begin a career in banking and finance. As a loving mother to Cindy and Jeff and a supportive wife to Bruce, she actively engaged in their many diverse activities, especially in her love of Baylor as an alumna by choice. Wherever the family called home, Phyllis filled it with love – through daily family meals, home-sewn gifts, countless cards and affirming words. As examples to all, Phyllis and Bruce always placed deep roots in their faith, church home, community, and friends. Phyllis’ life was one of unfailing love for her family, and commitment and faith in Christ who called her home to heaven after a brief illness.The family will receive visitors at Restland Funeral Home on Thursday evening, October 3, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, at Gaston Oaks Baptist Church, 8515 Greenville Ave in Dallas, Rev. Gary Anthony presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Texas Health Resources Foundation or to a charity of your choosing in her honor.Phyllis was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Bruce, and by her parents, Morris and Helen Uhles. She is survived by her daughter Cindy Emory, son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Dawn Bowles; grandchildren Brad and Meag Bowles, Courtney and Jared Milligan, and Andrew and Braden Bowles; great grandchildren, Nora and Emma Bowles, and Madelyn Milligan. She is also survived by her sister, Jane and Don Tucker and their daughters Stacy Tucker, and Kathryn and Nick Brill, and her brother, Morris Uhles. Phyllis leaves a legacy of abiding and sacrificial love to her family and friends. The family expresses great appreciation to her caregivers and medical staff at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas and Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care for their attentive and loving care to Mom in her last days.
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