Patricia L. Bowers

January 2, 1962 - February 23, 2006

Patricia L. Bowers 44, of Fairton died peacefully late Thursday evening February 23, 2006 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She had been in failing health since January. Born in Bridgeton, the daughter of Sally nee Miller Garvin, she had been an area resident all of her life. Patty was employed with the Cumberland County Board of Social Services for the past 25 years and was an avid pool player, playing in Neecy?s Eight Ball Series League. She enjoyed traveling, spending time at the shore and beach, but mostly she just loved being a mom. She was truly loved and will be missed by many. Survivors include her mother Sally nee Miller Garvin of Elmer, her stepfather Donald Carter of Fairton, three daughters Crystal Lynn Crowe, Melody Dawn Giovannetti, and Sugar Bear all of Fairton, and two stepbrothers John and Danny Bennett also of Fairton. She was predeceased by her grandparents Charles and Alverna Weitzman, late of Franklinville, and a brother Charles Anton Carter. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday February 28, 2006 at 12:00 PM from the SRAY-WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME, 62 Landis Ave. at Carll?s Corner, Upper Deerfield Twsp. The Rev. David Rugel, pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Vineland will be conducting funeral services. The interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Monday evening February 27, 2006 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home and again on Tuesday morning one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Co. #1 PO Box 240 Fairton, NJ 08320.