Mary Ann Tucker Bowen, age 81, of Covington, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Lewis Gale Hospital Alleghany.

Mary Ann was born, June 1, 1943, in Alleghany County, and was preceded in death by her parents, the late Harry Mark Tucker and Virginia Wright Tucker Bowen; her husband, Luther Bowen; and a sister, Zetta Martin.

Surviving are two daughters, Teresa (Carl) Simmons and Charlotte Ann (Lonnie) Hepler both of Covington; a son, Phillip Wayne (Tina) May of Covington; eleven grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; several step-children and step-grandchildren; three brothers, James Tucker, Harry Lewis (Deb) Tucker and Ellis Tucker, all of Covington; and numerous other family members.

For many years she worked at the former Halmode, Inc. in Covington as a seamstress. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM with Bill Gilliland officiating in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home.

The family will receive visitors on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 3:00-4:30 PM at the funeral home.

Interment will follow the funeral service at the Lone Star Cemetery.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements for Ms. Bowen.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at arrittfuneralhome.com.