Virgilina, VA – Evelyn Palmer Bowen, wife of the late Truett Lacy Bowen, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the age of 95. She is survived by her 3 children, Dianne B. Lowery, Brenda B. Ellixson (Ray) and Dwight Bowen (Marilyn); sister, Lucille Dickey; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by her son, Dural Lacy Bowen. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Virgilina Cemetery. The Reverends Doug Ballew and Norman Talley will officiate the service. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.brookslyon.com. The family is being served by Brooks Lyon Funeral and Cremation Services, 115 Main Street, South Boston, VA.