Mrs. Thelma Hornbuckle-Bowers, 85, born March 1, 1938, in Murray- Calloway County, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at AHC Paris after a year-long illness.

Mrs. Hornbuckle-Bowers was preceded in death by her parents: Mr. John Henry Hornbuckle Sr. and Mrs. Frocie Hornbuckle, her son: Alvin Parham, her sisters: Charlene Marie Hornbuckle and Mary Louise Johnson, her brothers: Rev. Henry William Hornbuckle Sr. and John Henry Hornbuckle Jr.

Mrs. Hornbuckle-Bowers was a graduate of the former Douglas High School in Murray, KY. She furthered her education by attending Kentucky State University and Murray State University where she studied nursing and received her LPN. She also received her EMT certification from Murray State University.

Mrs. Hornbuckle-Bowers was an LPN who worked at Higgins Learning Center, Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy, and Murray-Calloway County Hospital. She retired from her nursing career at the Calloway County Jail. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church in Puryear, TN, where she served as a youth Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and The Lions Club.

Mrs. Hornbuckle-Bowers is survived by her husband John Melvin Bowers of Murray, KY, her children: Althia Parham-Caldwell of Murray, KY and James Anthony Parham (Shona) of Clarksville, TN, her brothers: Thomas Hornbuckle Sr. (LillieAnn) and James Hornbuckle Sr., her grandchildren: Brian C. Caldwell, Tiffany M. Parham, and Sterling X. Parham, step-grand children, and a host of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service honoring the life of Mrs. Thelma Hornbuckle-Bowers is set for 2 pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home.  Rev. Thomas Taylor will officiate.

Her family welcomes visitors from 1- 2 pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at the Heritage Chapel.

The family would like to acknowledge her niece Jacqueline Renee Hornbuckle for the special care she provided her aunt during her stay at ACH. The family would also like to acknowledge the entire ACH staff for their excellent care to our Mother. It was greatly appreciated, and there are not enough words to express our gratitude.

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