Shirley Ann Bowles

Shirley Ann (Taylor) Bowles, age 84 of Metropolis, Illinois passed away at 2:39 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Metropolis with Pastor Glenn Coram officiating. A meal will follow.

Shirley was married to the love of her life, Lewis, on July 8, 1960. Together they shared 56 years. Shirley was of Baptist faith and a long-time member at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Metropolis. She enjoyed attending Happy Hearts and mingling with her friends and loved talking with people. She enjoyed going to the Sock Hop dances with Kim Coram and her daughter, Barbara. She loved Elvis and animals, especially cats. She brought many happy memories and will be greatly missed.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Barbara Ball and husband David; son, Blake Bowles; grandchildren, Dakota Ball and friend Lydia Hunt, Colby Ball and wife Ashlee, Nathan Ball and fiancé Alexis Rouse, Sara Jennings, and Derrick Bowles; great grandchildren, Brayden Jennings and fiancé Claire Bremer, Kylie and Keaton Jennings, Vallis and Zennia Ball, Shiloh, Ezri, Corban and Noah Koster; special longtime friend, Twila Mitchell

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Mary Margaret (Mounce) Taylor; spouse of 56 years, Lewis Bowles; son, Bruce Bowles; granddaughter, Laura Bowles; and grandson-in-law, Kelly Jennings.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Shirley’s name to Immanuel Baptist Church, 1119 Market Street, Metropolis, IL 62960 or Project Hope (memo: TNR Program) PO Box 125, Metropolis, IL 62960.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com