Susie Chambers Bowling

Susie Bowling, 60, of rural Jonesboro, died Monday, February 21, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center.

Susie moved to Jonesboro in 1968 and was a 1969 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She earned Bachelor and Master degrees from Arkansas State University and was a teacher for 27 years at Nettleton High School before becoming disabled and retiring in 2000.

Susie was a Baptist and a long-time volunteer with Area 7 of Special Olympics where she was a past Director. She was a member of the Jonesboro Civitan Club and enjoyed photography and music. Susie was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Alvaro Chambers, by a brother, Lee Chambers and a sister, Sandy Chambers.

Susie’s family includes her husband of 40 years, Ralph Bowling of the home,
One daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Bradley Adamson of Jonesboro;
One sister, Rebecca Stark of Fort Smith;
One granddaughter, Ava Joe Adamson of Jonesboro; and a soon-to-be-born grandson, Elijah Lee Adamson.

A memorial service will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 in Emerson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Archie Mason officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will follow the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that consideration be given to Special Olympics Arkansas, Attn. Area 7, 2115 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72114.