Anna Mae Bowles McCollum was called to her eternal home on June 6, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on October 11, 1937, in McKee, Kentucky, Anna Mae was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life.
Though she was preceded in death by her beloved parents, John Dock and Stella Mae Lakes Bowles; her son, Jerry Bowles; and her siblings, John D. Bowles, Jr., Thelma Bowles McClellan, Betty Sue Bowles Crutcher, Donald Lewis Bowles, and Linda Ambrose Deathridge; Anna Mae's legacy of love persists through her surviving family. She leaves behind her sons, Ricky (Debby) Bowles and John McCollum, Jr; her sister, Nancy Ambrose Kirk; her cherished grandchildren, Josh (Jennifer) Bowles, Karah (Adam) Short, Jeremy Bowles, and Aubrey Bowles; her adored great-grandchildren, Jaydon, Grayson, Belle, Archer Bowles, Vivieann and Grant Short, and Lucas Bowles; and her loyal dog, Princess.
Anna Mae was a proud charter member of Copper Creek Baptist Church, where she joyfully served as the Sunday School secretary for many years. Her faith was unwavering, and she lived her life as a shining example of Christian grace and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ dearly.
Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Lakes Funeral Home. Bro. Ron Roberts officiated. Entombment followed in the Berea Cemetery Mausoleum.
Active pallbearers were Jeremy Bowles, Josh Bowles, Jayden Bowles, Tim Kirk, Grayson Bowles, and Robbie Johnson. Honorary bearers were Chris Bowles, Jason Ambrose, Sammy Crutcher, Adam Short, Kenny Bowles, Jeremy Powell, Scottie Johnson, and Brent Whittamore.
Lakes Funeral Home in Berea was in charge of arrangements.
