Carolyn Bowen

CAROLYN LOUISE STEVENSON was born on August 9, 1940 at Baltimore City Hospital to the late Charles and Mary Louise Stevenson. She was the middle child and only girl of three siblings, sister to the late Charles "Sonny" Henry, Jr. and Burton Leroy Stevenson. After a brief illness, Carolyn slipped into a peaceful rest on the morning of January 14, 2006. On October 12, 1958, Carolyn joined Robert L. Bowen in holy matrimony at Perkins Square Baptist Church, located in Baltimore, Maryland. To this union three children were born: Karen Louise, Kimberly Lynette and Robert Charles. Carolyn was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. She continued her education at the Community College of Baltimore and Coppin State College, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting. In 1966, Carolyn began her career at the Social Security Administration (SSA) located in Woodlawn. After obtaining numerous promotions within SSA, she retired in 1998 after thirty-two years of dedicated federal service. After several years of retirement, Carolyn realized she was too young to "sit back". She applied her organizational and managerial skills to a new endeavor at Simply Children, where she effectively managed the Resource Center. In addition, she worked collaboratively with her brother in his family-owned real estate appraisal company as an Administrative Officer. In 1997, Carolyn joined the Falls Road A.M.E. Church, where she was an active member. She served as President of the Fellowship Choir, member of the Steward Board, and was an energetic participant of a few charitable endeavors. Carolyn loved her church family and was a faithful servant who trusted in the Lord at all times. Carolyn leaves behind a strong legacy and precious memories to be cherished by her loved ones: loving and devoted husband, Robert L. Bowen; devoted daughters, Karen L. Cooper, Kimberly L. Morton and dedicated son, Robert C. Bowen; sons-in-law, Corjuan C. Cooper Sr. and Gordon L. Morton; daughter-in-law, Cymantha Bowen; close family friend, Douglas Ludwig; grandchildren, Corren L. Cooper and Christin L. Cooper; one brother, Burton L. Stevenson and sister-in-law, Sandra W. Stevenson; nephew, Corey B. Stevenson; niece, Kecia S. Rome; goddaughters, Taylor A. and Lindsey B. Skinner; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Carolyn Bowen

August 9, 1940 - January 14, 2006