Ruth Sponaugle Bowers of Sugar Grove, West Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

She was born May 26, 1926 at Blue Grass, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Marvin Sponaugle and Argyle Sponaugle.

Mrs. Bowers was a homemaker and a passionate member of the West Virginia Garden Club, known for her flower gardens, floral arrangements, paintings and artistic crafts.

She was married to her husband of 61 years, William H. Bowers, who preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 2011.  One brother, Junior Sponaugle; two sisters, Lorraine Sponaugle Harper and Betsy Sponaugle; two infant siblings and two nieces, Linda Heatwole and Stephanie Sponaugle, also predeceased her.

She is survived by -

Two sons -

William Harvey Bowers, Jr. (wife, Sandy Bowers) of Wasilla, AK

Jeffrey S. Bowers (wife, Kathy O. Bowers) of Sugar Grove, WV

Two grandchildren -

J. Stuart Bowers II (wife, Jessica A. Bowers)

Elizabeth Jane Bowers Somerville (husband, Devon K. Somerville)

Four great-grandchildren -

Harley P. Bowers

Hunter W. Bowers

Deken K. Somerville

Zaidex S. Somerville

One brother -

Carroll Lee Sponaugle (wife, Sue Sponaugle)

One sister -

Loretta Sponaugle Homan (husband, John Homan)

A brother and sister-in-law -

John Bowers, Jr. and Clinton Ann Bowers

Nine nephews

Seven nieces

A number of great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews

And exceptionally great caregivers

The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the Franklin Presbyterian Church with a brief celebration of life service beginning at 3:00 PM.

Those desiring to make a memorial gift may do so to Franklin Presbyterian Church, Pendleton County Emergency Services or Pendleton County Fireman's Association.