Barbara Lybrand Bowman

Barbara Lybrand Bowman, beloved mother of Melissa Bowman, left her earthly home Monday, March 10, 2025. Barbara was born June 1, 1932 in Sand Mountain, Alabama and was the only child of the late Ossie and Rausie Grooms Lybrand. After completing business college, Barbara worked as an office manager at Florida Farm Bureau Insurance and later as a secretary for the US Secret Service. She loved eating out with her family, playing the piano, shopping, reading, watching westerns, and was especially suited to living in Florida. Barbara leaves wonderful memories with her devoted daughter Melissa, her grandchildren Joseph, Amy, Joshua, and Lauryn, her niece Hannah, her nephew Hunter, and many other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James Calvin Bowman, her son Tim Bowman, and her son-in-law Charles E. Gobin. No services are planned at this time. “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories!” All arrangements are under the care of Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Barbara’s family and friends.