Mary Lou Bowers Sorah, age 71, of Bristol, TN passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born March 19, 1949 in Bristol, TN, a daughter of the late William “Bill” and Edna Mary Vance Bowers, and she lived most of her life in the Bristol area.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Wingate; brother, William “Randy” Bowers; and brother-in-law, William “Bill” Watson.
Surviving include her daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Kiser of South Carolina; grandsons, Riley and Nicholas Kiser; longtime companion, Sam Witcher and his family; sister, Donna Watson; brother, Ed Bowers and wife Mary Ellen; sister-in-law, Brenda Bowers; several nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and great nephews.
Due to Covid-19, A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 3101 Browns Mill Road, Suite 6, PMB 321, Johnson City, TN 37604.
Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family that God will comfort them.
So very sorry to hear this. Prayers for your family. We were good friends in high school. Lovely person! With sincere sympathy to all. Carol Arrington
I have so many fond memories of “Tootsie”. She was a beautiful person, inside & out. My prayers are with all of you.
Very sorry to hear this and she was a big part of my life growing up on Emmett road. She will surely be missed.
So sorry to hear about Mary Lou. She, like Connie,is in such a much better place. Prayers for the family and friends.
Becky…we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom…she was so special and I loved growing up with her as my fun loving, always smiling cousin…I have such fond memories of the all night card games with your mom and dad at your house when you, Rob, & Missi were kids…we always had the best time. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and all the family for your enormous loss of sweet Mary Lou…God bless…We love you all!
I am so sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. She was such a sweet lady and will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with the families.
Our prayers are with everyone connected. May you all be blessed with the peace that passeth all understanding.
Prayers for all who love and mourn Mary Lou. She was a beautiful person, kind in spirit. May God carry you and keep you now and in the days ahead.
My heart is broken. There are so many things I could say about this beautiful person, inside and out. We shared so much, could confide anything and we both knew it would be safe forever. I have never had a friend that could make me laugh, like my Mary Lou could. Oh, how I will miss her. Sam and Beck, I know she loved you both, but there was nothing like “her boys”. She was so proud of Riley and Nick. They brought so much joy to her life. I will miss you, my sweet, sweet friend. May you rest in peace, with no more pain. God is holding you in His hands now. I will see you again one day. Love, Frannie
Mary Lou “tootsie “ had a radiant smile that she gave freely, and always a spirit of fun! Heavens gained
We’re so sorry to hear of Mary Lou’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Becky, so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was always so sweet to me. Your in my prayers.
So sorry to hear this, praying for peace and comfort to your family