Obituary: Cathryn Mask Bowen

Cathryn Mask Bowen, Sept. 17, 1935 – Nov. 13, 2018.

Cathryn was born at home in Winter Garden, Florida, on Sept. 17, 1935. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1953.

That same year, she began her career with Dr. Edward Bradford as his office manager. She would go on to serve his family and their businesses until her retirement after 65 years this past May.

Cathryn’s No. 1 priority was her children and grandchildren. She also had many close friends, having lived the majority of her life in her beloved Winter Garden. 

Cathryn is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Abell and her husband C.W.; and her son, Brian Bowen, and his wife Tracy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Austin and Katie Bowen, Ashley Brumbeloe, Abigail Bowen, Whitney and Abe Couch and Cole Abell. She is also survived by her sister, Shirley Mask Causey, and her nephew, Donnie Waldrop.

In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to the Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 770446, Winter Garden, FL 34777-0446.