Jean Vasconcellos Bowen, 96, of Jacksonville, IL, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Timberlake Supportive Living in Springfield. She was born May 4, 1925, in Jacksonville, the daughter of George W. and Florence Park Vasconcellos. She married Charles Thomas Bowen on Feb. 2, 1952, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death on May 27, 2006. She is survived by two sons, George V. Bowen of Springfield and Charles T. Bowen Jr. and spouse Ruth E. Bowen of Sterling, VA; and one grandson, Scott Doubet of Springfield. She was also the matriarch of the extended Bowen family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and Georges spouse, Judith Bowen. Mrs. Bowen graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1943, and then graduated from MacMurray College for Women in 1946. After graduating, she began work as a Child Welfare Aide with the Department of Public Welfare from 1946-1952 and continued her studies at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Jean was a bookseller for many years in various Jacksonville bookstores from 1973-1996, the last store being West Side Stories, and was a Master Domestic Engineer from 1952-2008. She was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church until its disillusion in April of 2007. She served the congregation as a Sunday School teacher, Church Trustee, Clerk of the Session, as well as various positions in womans societies. Jean was active in the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) from 1955-2006. She is extremely proud of the chapters Gov. Duncan Home in Jacksonville and was recognized as the oldest living member of the chapter. She was active for many years with the American Red Cross at the local level and with the former bi-state organization in St. Louis. Jean was also a long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary through her fathers service in World War I and her husbands service in World War II. She had also been a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts during George and Chucks tenure with the scouting organization. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Gov. Duncan Home in care of the James Caldwell Chapter of the DAR, or to the donors choice. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Graveside Service Diamond Grove Cemetery Friday, September 24, 2021 1:00 PM 1601 Lincoln Avenue Jacksonville, Illinois 62650