Wynemia Bowles Mouser, 1928 – 2026
From the Jun 9, 2026 e-Edition
McKENZIE — Funeral services for Wynemia Bowles Mouser will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in McKenzie, Tennessee. Visitation is at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until the service time.
A second funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Greensburg, Kentucky. Visitation is at Cumberland Presbyterian Church and will begin at 3 p.m. until service time. Burial will follow at Center Cemetery in Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
Wynemia Bowles Mouser, 98, died at her residence on May 30, 2026.
Born on May 28, 1928, in Center, Kentucky, Wynemia was the daughter of the late William Otley Bowles and Leora Huffman Bowles. She dedicated her life to education, earning her college degree and embarking on a distinguished teaching career that spanned 37 years. Throughout those years, she taught at several schools and positively impacted the lives of countless students.
In 2014, Wynemia moved from Greensburg, Kentucky, to McKenzie, Tennessee, where she became a faithful member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Her commitment to her faith and community was evident through her many years of service. She served as an Elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was active in the Cumberland Presbyterian Women, and served on the Board of the Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home. She also devoted her time to healthcare service as a member of a hospital auxiliary board in Texas.
Ms.Wynemia was survived by her daughter, Nancy Bean (Morris Anderson) of McKenzie, Tennessee; her sister, Emogene Greer; her grandsons, Jason Mikel (Suzanne), John Shepard, Steven Shepard, Phillip Shepard, and Wesley Mikel; along with other extended family members and friends who cherished her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Jodie DeSpain and Calvin W. Mouser; and her sister, Verenda Roberts.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bethel University Renaissance.
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