Dorothy P. Bowers , 83, of Knox, PA died Thursday May 24, 2012 at the home of her son Theodore Adams after a lingering illness.

Born August 13, 1928 in Bradys Bend, PA she was the last surviving child of Samuel and Marietta (Hicks) Crawford. 

Dorothy loved working outdoors in her flower and vegetable garden.  In addition to caring for her large family, she cared for elderly people in need.  She enjoyed the fellowship of her friends at bingo and spending time with her family. 

She was baptized and anointed into the family of God at St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Monroe, PA. 

Dorothy is survived by 4 Daughters, Carol Anthony and husband James of Sligo, Ruth DeVore and husband Robert of East Brady, Shelia Adams and husband Ernest of Rimersburg, and Diana Buzard of Sligo.  4 Sons, Harvey Adams Jr. and wife Brenda of Karns City, Samuel Adams and wife Dee of Butler, Theodore Adams and wife Barbara of Knox, and Kenneth Adams of Rimersburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Harvey E. Adams Sr., Charles "Huck" Anthony Sr. and Alan R. Bowers.  2 daughters Kathy Pipkins and Ruby Adams, and 1 son, Charles Anthony Jr.  3 Brothers and 5 sisters.

She is survived by 41 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. 

Friends of Dorothy P. Bowers will be received from 2-4pm Saturday May 26, 2012 at the Charles B. Buechele Funeral Home 105 4th Street East Brady, PA 16028

Services will be held at 4pm Saturday in the Funeral Home with the Pastor Nancy Flick Dunmire of St. Marks United Church of Christ will officiate.

Burial will be private in Butler County Memorial Park. 

In lieu of flowers, Dorothy's family suggests contributions be made to St. Mark's UCC Church, PO Box 637, Knox, PA 16232.

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