Mrs. Shirley Ann Nelson Bowers, 77, of Lancaster, wife of Leo J. Bowers, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Springs Memorial Hospital. She was born July 13, 1941 in Florida, a daughter of the late George Nelson and June Nelson. She loved her family and friends. Mrs. Bowers was a retired nurse and a master gardener.A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Bowers will be held Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Lancaster Funeral Home with the Rev. Rex Faile officiating. Burial will be in the Lancaster Memorial Park.Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband Leo Bowers; two sons, Jody Bowers of Oakboro, NC and Kim Bowers of Lancaster; a daughter, Carla Bowers Franklin, NC; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a number of brothers and sisters.The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Lancaster Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.Notes to the family may be made at www.lancasterfuneralhome.com.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Bowers.Read Obituary