Brenda Sue Bowen

Brenda Sue Bowen Big Stone Gap, Virginia — Brenda Sue Bowen, age 80, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, was born on June 10, 1946, in Wise County, Virginia, and went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence. Brenda was a hardworking woman and a devoted mother, sister, wife, and grandmother. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to caring for her family and serving others. She faithfully served the children of her community as a school lunch lady and was always willing to help anyone in need. Her generous spirit and loving example will continue to influence her family for generations to come. Brenda was married to the love of her life, Fred, for nearly fifty years before his passing. She was of the Christian faith and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lucille (Fannon) Collier; her infant son, Fred Leonard Bowen, Jr.; her beloved husband, Fred L. Bowen; her siblings, Shirley Collier and R.J. Collier; her brothers-in-law, Mike Bowen, Glenn Bowen, and Carl Bowen; and her sisters-in-law, Ellen Collier, Ide Miller, and Inez Brooks. She is survived by her son, Leonard Bowen and wife, Judy; her daughter, Beulah Rouse; her brother, Charles Collier; her sisters, Phyllis Coldiron and Janice Rogers; and her three grandchildren, Dominik Bowen, Kyli Bowen, and Kaitlyn Rouse. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Lynn Bowen and Larry Bowen; her sisters-in-law, Hazel Haycraft, Freda Mullins, and Diana Couch; as well as several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Visitation for Brenda will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holding Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with Brother Jeff Harvey officiating. Burial will follow at the American Legion Cemetery in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Dustin Fisher, Jesse Blair, Chris Lawson, Dominik Bowen, Doug Tackett, and Josh Lawson. A memorial video has been created for family and friends at: Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Brenda Sue Bowen.

Brenda Sue Bowen

June 10, 1946 - June 22, 2026

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