Geneva G “Tena” Bowen

May 21, 1939 – March 24, 2026

In Loving Memory
Geneva G "Tena" Bowen
May 21, 1939 – March 24, 2026

Obituary

Geneva G. Bowen, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and devotion to her family and community.

Born on May 21, 1939, in Fouke, Arkansas, Geneva lived a life centered on what mattered most to her — her family, her faith, and the relationships she built along the way. She had a special way of making people feel welcomed and valued, and her warm, friendly spirit made it easy for her to form lasting connections with everyone she met.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, and found joy in life’s simple pleasures — attending church, hosting and attending Bible study with her lady friends, crafting, sewing, cooking, singing, and playing games with those she loved. Geneva was a longtime member of Faith Assembly of God Church, where she served as a greeter for many years, offering a kind smile and a warm welcome to all who walked through the doors.

In her final days, she was surrounded by love and cared for with compassion, passing peacefully — a reflection of the grace with which she lived her life.

She is survived by her son, Bobby Bowen and his wife Becky; her daughter, Anita Minor and her husband David; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren, all of whom will carry her memory forward with love.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob Bowen; her daughters, Judy Townes and Kathy Page; her grandson, Joshua Kimble; and her mother, Grace Larey.

Courtesy of Texarkana Funeral Home.