Carolyn Long Bowers, 89, of Hayesville passed away peacefully Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Aston Park in Asheville. She was a native and lifelong resident of Clay County. She worked as a receptionist for several medical offices in the area. Carolyn loved being outside working and mowing her yard. She was a member of the Hayesville First United Methodist Church. Carolyn’s beautiful smile and generosity of kindness will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Fannie Smart Long and her best friend and husband, George Curtis Bowers, who died March 21, 2010. Carolyn was the last surviving of 12 siblings.

Surviving are two daughters, Emily Bowers of Sylva, and Julie Bowers and partner, Sandy of Asheville; a son, Curtis Bowers and wife, Jane and granddaughter, Caroline, of Charlotte; her favorite dog, Doc; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Heather Glen and Aston Park for the kind and compassionate care they provided to Carolyn.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Church with the Revs. Jackie Sellers and Nikki Baten officiating. The interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Dean, Chuck, Steve, and Bobby Long, Jim Eller, and Wade Henson. Larry Long served as honorary pallbearer.

The family received friends from 1-1:45 Wednesday afternoon at the Ledford’s Chapel United Methodist Church prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Carolyn Long Bowers to the MemoryCare, 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville, NC 28803.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.