Ruth Ellen Bowlin, 80, Haleyville, passed away on Wednesday, May 02, 2012 at Haleyville Health Care.   

She was born May 28, 1931 to David Ellis & Ethel Pauline Bowlin in Richmond, VA.   

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her son, Harold Thomas Bowlin, Ricky Eugene Bowlin; grandson, Jerald Thomas Bowlin; four sisters, Mamie Hand, Bonnie Hartley, Ruby Della Bowlin, Helen Comeens; brother, Tommy Bowlin.   

She is survived by her two daughters, Patsy Sue Bowlin, of Three Rivers, Michigan, Hope Marie Bowlin Landers of Haleyville, AL; three sons, Jackie Lee Dixon (wife, Jeanette) of Haleyville, AL, Earl Wayne Bowlin (wife, Linda) of Jones, Michigan, James Ray Bowlin of North Wilkesboro, NC; twelve grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; three sisters, June Roper of Seiverville, TN, Wilma Dotson (husband, Jerry) of Haleyville, AL, Barbara Harrell of Niles, Michigan; and a host of nieces & nephews.   

A memorial service will be held later by the family with burial at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens in Niles, Michigan.   

Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.