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Adelaide Bowen Owens

January 21, 1923 — September 19, 2022

Adelaide Bowen Owens of Decatur, Georgia, died peacefully in her sleep on September 19, 2022, at the age of 99. She was born on January 21, 1923, in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Gladys Stone Bowen and Edwyn Taylor Bowen, Sr. Adelaide was devoted to her family, church and friends, and she loved to host & entertain all of them in her home. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Bill Owens, Adelaide is survived by her three adoring children, Dr. Margaret Preble (Larry) of Louisville, KY, Kathy Owens Slade (Tom) of Lilburn, and William Reed Owens (Pam) of Atlanta; five grandchildren, Christi Nouraee (Andy), Ron Fisher (Paolla), Megan Pankow (Josh), Taylor Owens (Sallie), and Rick Preble; her four great grandchildren, Adelaide Nouraee, Emmeline Nouraee, Ellyn Pankow and Claire Pankow; her beloved brother Dr. Edwyn Taylor Bowen, Jr. (Ted and Rose Ellen) of Winston-Salem, NC; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial gifts be sent to Decatur Presbyterian Church, 205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, GA 30030.


A memorial service for Adelaide will be held on October 1, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Decatur Presbyterian Church with a reception following.


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Saturday, October 1, 2022

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