Carol Jackson Bowers, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Carrington Place of Wytheville. She was born March 13, 1929 in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Richard Andrew Jackson, Sr. and Elizabeth Hollis Jackson.

Carol was a life-long member of Bethany United Methodist Church (Bethany Community Church). She served as organist/pianist for over 50 years and was a member of the Women's Ministry for many years. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, growing flowers and eating out with friends. She loved traveling with family, especially with her sister, Nettie "Sis" Peterson. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star since February 5, 1977 and she volunteered at Wythe County Community Hospital for 15 years.

Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend; she will be greatly missed.

In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Gilmer Bowers; two sons, Dennis Clayton Bowers and Gil Jackson Bowers.  She was also preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.

Left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Jason, Ryan and Ashley; great-grandchildren, the "apple of her eye" Greyson and older sister, Hannah; multiple nieces and nephews including a favorite, Ronnie Jackson and wife Ellen of Spokane, Washington. Carol also left behind several sisters-in-law and a host of friends.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Reese Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 with Reverend Bill Showman officiating.

The committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28th in the Bethany Community Cemetery.

Carol's POA's would like to extend a special thanks to her caregivers, Gail Quesenberry, Julia Bralley-Baltazar, Sarah Cox and Becky Davis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany Community Church, 1184 Lead Mine Road, Austinville, VA 24312 or a charity of choice.

Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, VA is serving the family.