BOWMAN, Mary Louise- Age 73, of Mineral Wells, TX, died Thursday, June 8, 2017. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Mary was born September 6, 1943 in Mineral Wells, Texas, the daughter of the late Floyd and Marybell ( Foley) Walker. Mrs. Bowman married Thomas Henry Harding on August 25, 1961 in Mineral wells, TX and he preceded her in death in May of 2016. Mary enjoyed gardening, bird watching and traveling. She retired as a detention officer with the Palo Pinto County Sheriffs Department, Texas. Surviving are: daughters, Anita (Ben Hogendyk) Morgan of Gaines, Stephanie Harding of Flint; grandchildren, Daniel, Jennifer (Frank) Eslinger, Autumn and Allissa Fields. She has also left behind many beloved people, including cousins, nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by Derrill Teague, Gary Bowman, Thomas and 4 other siblings. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.