Contributions to the tribute of Yvonne Whitten Bowen

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Sunday, October 10, 2021

Yvonne "Jacki" Whitten-Bowen (nee Davis), 83, of St. Petersburg, passed away on August 20, 2021. Sevice will be held on October 14th, 2021 at Bay Pines National Cemetery at 10am. Yvonne was born on March 20, 1938 in Bartow ,Fl to loving parents William Davis and Ruby Slaughter. She was a graduate of Brandon High School. In 1956, she met and married Tampa native Frank Whitten, and moved to Wellswood. She was a loving and devoted mother to his children James "Jimmy" Whitten (1946-2006) and Debra Whitten Norris(1951-2016). In August of 1961, they were blessed with a son, Frank "Frankie" Whitten, to complete their family. Many happy years, happy tears and beautiful memories created. They lived happily together in Wellswood until Frank's tragic passing in 1987. She eventually moved to St. Petersburg, Fl. She worked at Home Shopping Network for several years, starting as a call center rep and moved up to jewelry product selection. In 1996, she met and married Captain Kirby Bowen of Washington. They lived happily together until his untimely death in 2017. "Jack", to friends and family, was truly a gift to this world, especially to those who were fortunate enough to have her in their lives. She was selfless and loved whole heartedly. Family was most important to her. Her children were her blessings. And when they struggled, she struggled. She was a beacon of light for many of us. One we could run to when we were down. She was beautiful and funny and charming. She had a southern belle charm that melted hearts and a hug that squeezed all your worries away. She was truly one of a kind and definitely irreplaceable. An angel has been called home to receive her wings. She made an everlasting mark on those she loved and those who loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents William amd Ruby, siblings Elsie Jones, Velma Moore, Juanita "Jo" Roy, Melton Davis, Daniel Davis, her children Jimmy and Debra and husbands Frank and Kirby. She is survived by her son Frank Whitten and wife Karen, daughter in-law Audrey. Granchildren (from Jimmy and Audrey) Dennis, Steven and wife Grace Ann, Mary Tiny and husband Jarold, Austin, (from Debra) Gregory and wife Mary Jo, Jacquelyn, (from Frankie and Karen) Frank 2 and fiancee Ashley, Charles and wife Marisela, Tonya and Scott, Christian. Great Granchildren (from Dennis) Kyle, (from Mary Tiny and Jarold) Taylor and Abigail, (from Austin) Kayla, Jordan,, Madeline (from Greg and Mary Jo) Marlena, Maggie and Charlie, (from Jacki) Erica, Aurelius and Caelius, (from Frank 2 and Ashley) Olivia and Emily, (from Charles and Marisela) twins Noah and Maricelli, (from Tonya and Scott) Dean, Linkin and soon to be Zelda(2/2/22). Great Great Granchildren from Taylor, Andrew and Daniel. She also has many nieces and nephews.

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