Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles

Lorraine Wimmer Richardson Bowles, 85, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012. She was a Virginia Tech Hokies fan and avid Bridge player, and also enjoyed golf and traveling. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lewis and Sarah Wimmer; first husband, Harold W. Richardson; brother, Ray Wimmer; and sister, Dora (D.D.) Sutphin. Her surviving family includes her husband, Edward T. Bowles; children, Janis Jarrett and husband, Butch, Ann Rule, and Harold (Richie) Richardson and wife, Sherry; grandchildren, Amy, Will, James, Heather, and Summer; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Jaxson; brothers, Lewis Wimmer, Jr. and wife, Polly, and Jack Wimmer and wife, Ann; and many nieces and nephews. The family thanks the entire Raleigh Court Health and Rehabilitation Center staff as well as Dr. John Zimmerman for their wonderful care. A memorial service celebrating Lorraines life will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem with Pastor Stafford Federich officiating. A period of visitation will immediately follow until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lorraines memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association at 3959 Electric Road in Roanoke, VA 24018. An online guestbook is available at www.johnmoakey.com. The Bowles family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441.