Charlene Annette Bowles

March 10, 1963 - January 6, 2020

Charlene Annette Bowles, 56, of Hurricane passed away suddenly at home Monday, January 6, 2020 of complications from COPD. Born March 10, 1963 in Charleston, she was a daughter of Charles T. and Margaret “Peggy” Harrah of Scott Depot. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Virginia Pierson and Lemon and Virgie Harrah. Charlene was a 1981 graduate of Hurricane High School and has been known throughout her life for her laughter and wonderful personality. She loved children, providing in home daycare to many over the years. She enjoyed camping and fishing as well as music and animals, especially butterflys. She also was talented in making crocheted blankets. In addition to her parents, Charlene is survived by her husband, Richard Lee Bowles; children, Nicole Lynette Parsons (Josh) of Hurricane, Richard Lee Bowles, II of Huntington; sister, Jan Lynn Harrah Holstein (Steve) of Scott Depot; grandchildren, Raelynn, Cole, Shaylee and Cecily. A celebration of her life will be held at 10am Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 3965 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane with Pastor Barrett Jordan officiating. You may visit her tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share memories of Charlene with the family. Memorial contributions in her honor should be directed to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134 (copdfoundation.org) to make a difference in lives of those who struggle for every breath. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to once again serve the Bowles/Harrah family.