Wanda Lee Bowline

Services for Wanda Bowline have been scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Wanda Lee Bowline was born on Monday, June 28, 1926 in Tulsa, Oklahoma the daughter of Oliver Clyde and Lillian Alpha (Dotson) Ledbetter. Wanda died on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Norman, Oklahoma. She was 89 years of age. Wanda attended Claremore schools and almost graduated from Will Rogers High School, but was always determined and did get her GED much later in life. She married Herman “Tony” Bowline on July 31, 1943 in Coweta, Oklahoma. Wanda and Tony resided in Broken Arrow for more than fifty years. Tony and Wanda owned the Lynn Lane Grocery at 11th & Lynn Lane for 2 ½ years. They moved to 131st & Tulsa County Line in 1959, where they owned Bowline Grocery Store for 19 ½ years. The store was often referred to as Bowline Oklahoma. Population 27 was posted on the sign (which were supposed to be the number of dogs in the area). One side of the sign said "Entering Bowline, Oklahoma" & the other side of the sign said "Leaving Bowline Oklahoma". Wanda was a member of the Eastern Star. She attended the Church of Christ & the Weer Church in Broken Arrow. Memorials may be made to the Broken Arrow Historical Society. http://www.brokenarrowmuseum.org/donate.html Wanda is survived by Daughter, Gail Ann Bowline of Addison, TX Son, Charles Anthony Bowline and wife Darlene of Norman, OK Sisters, Dorothy Hackenberger of Adair, OK and Barbara Beaman and husband Alan of Hatherleigh, England, Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ray and Bille Bowline of Broken Arrow, and many loved nieces & nephews and all of their children she loved as her own. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Tony in May 1992 and her daughter, Penny Embrey in May 2008. In November 2004, Wanda moved to Norman Oklahoma so she would be close to Charlie & Darlene and a closer commute for Gail. Wanda spent time with her companion & long-time family friend, Ernest Jones. Ernest lived in Pleasanton, California. The two traveled on several trips to Hawaii & multiple cruises, enjoying the good life until he passed away in May 2006. Wanda loved her family & her friends & her precious grand dogs, "Smarty" & "Tony the Terrible", and "the smartest dog in the world, Spanky". She worked very hard at the grocery store to provide for her family their every wish and loved to shop. Wanda was the best cook in Broken Arrow. No one ever went to her house and did not eat. She had over 30 people for dinner on many occasions and no one ever left hungry. These last few years, Wanda was a surrogate mother for many of Gail's friends & she loved them all dearly. For the most part, she was always willing & ready to go anywhere with anybody. Gail & Wanda spent many happy weekends at Lake Texoma. She loved collecting photographs of her family and friends. She loved going to Las Vegas, betting on long shots at the horse track, going to Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Remington Park, Arlington Park in Chicago, Louisiana Downs, New Orleans Fairgrounds and especially to see Brother Brown race when the whole family got together & had so much fun! Wanda, you made a place in many hearts that will miss you everyday until we all meet again. Daily Guidance from God #342 by Trevor Winchell: However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” the things God has prepared for those who love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 No matter how chaotic the past has been, the future is a clean, fresh, wide open slate that has been prepared for you by God. You are not your past habits. You are not your past failures. You are not how others have at one time treated you. You are what God has created you to be. He wants you to be happy, peaceful and completely free. God can pull you out of any situation that is not a part of His plan according to His will. He can show you a glimpse of what lies ahead, but you have to be willing to let go of what you're hanging on to. The path He has established is right in front of you, but you must have faith and allow Him to guide your steps. Once you take that leap of faith, you will never have to look back so that you can focus on God and where he is leading you. LET'S PRAY: Dear Heavenly Father, I know today is the day I have been waiting for. The time for my transformation and my restoration begins today. I know that You have started working in my favor. Lord, I know that You will wipe every tear from my eyes, and this brings me great joy already. Now is the time You will restore all that I have lost, and transform my life according to your will. Lord, I know that You are making things happen in Your time, and I am still, trusting in You for I know that You are God. In the name of Your Son Jesus Christ we pray, Amen. www.facebook.com/DailyGuidancefromGod

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Wanda Lee Bowline

June 28, 1926 - March 17, 2016