Claudett Delores Bowles passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2019 at the age of 70. Claudett was born in South Fulton, Tennessee on August 5, 1948, the only daughter to Clarence and Claudia Stunson.
Following the passing of her husband, Randall Keith Bowles, in November of 2018, Claudett purchased her own home for the very first time at the tender age of 69 where she planned to enjoy her Golden Years of retirement. For most of the previous years she resided in the Shaker Heights are of Cleveland, Ohio.
Prior to graduating from South Fulton High School in 1964 and leaving for Southern Illinois University (SIU) she was raised in a God-fearing, Christian home and for many years of her youth attended the Roach Street Church of Christ.
In September 1966, at the age of 18, Claudett was united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony to her, 1st love, college sweetheart, Eugene Johnson Blackwell. From this union, one child was born, Brent Eugene Blackwell. Some years later, in 1978, Claudett was wed to her true love, Randall Keith Bowles. They would remain wed for some 41 years until his sudden and untimely death in November 2018. From this union, one child was born, Melanie Micah Bowles.
Claudett was a smart, loving, affectionate, thoughtful, compassionate and devoted Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and friend to many. It was an honor and a privilege to be connected to her in one of those roles as she cherished each one of these roles. She loved to entertain and socialize, and over the years enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends. She had a wonderful smile that could light up a room.
Claudett was proceeded in death by her parents Clarence and Claudia Stunson and husband of 41 years Randall Keith Bowles. Mrs. Bowles also leaves to mourn children, Brent (Donna) Blackwell of Little Rock, AR; Melanie (Anthony David) Bowles of Columbus, OH; Randy (Marcia) Bowles of Cleveland, OH; Dagne Bowles of Cleveland, OH; a brother, Ernie (Flordeliza) Stunson of Centennial, Colorado. She was the proud grandmother of Shana, Jeron, Cameron, Micah, Brandon, Deanna, Bryce, Sarah, Louis, Thomas and Claudia. Claudett will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service in memory of Claudett will be held on Sunday, January 20th at 3 PM at Edwards Funeral Service, 1166 Parson Ave. Columbus, OH 43206. The Repast will be held at the home of Melanie Bowles and tony David at 898 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.
A visitation will be held at Highway-45 East Church of Christ, South Fulton, TN from 2-3 p. m., Tuesday 22, January 2019 with Brother Thomas Todd in charge. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Fulton, KY 42041.
Pettus Rowland Funeral Home, LLC Paducah, KY in charge of the local arrangements.
