Mary Isabel Bowles, 91 of Leonardtown, MD died September 28, 2009 at St. Mary's Nursing Center.

Born May 16, 1918 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Lula Johnson.

Mrs. Bowles was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Bowles was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Bowles, Sr.

She is survived by her children; John R. Bowles, Jr. of Sunset Beach, NC and Gloria J. Swearingen, siblings; William Johnson of Texas, Luke Johnson of Golden Beach, MD and Janice Oliver of Avenue, MD.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. in St. Josephs Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Father Keith Woods as the celebrant.

Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen, MD.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.