Katharine Varner Bowman (1942 – 2025)

Katharine Varner Bowman, 82, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 W Main St, Front Royal, Virginia, with Pastor Doug Lowell officiating. Following all services, the burial will take place at Panorama Memorial Gardens.

Katharine was born on May 14, 1942, in Washington, D.C., to the late Avery Demarco Varner and Willeen Matilda King Peake. She was also preceded by her son, William Anthony “Tony” Bowman, and her stepfather, Robert “Bob” Peake.

Katharine is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, William Hiram Bowman; her sons, Steven Bowman (Judy) and Michael Bowman; her brother, Curt Peake (Donna); her grandchildren, Tonya Bowman, Alayna Bowman, and Michael Beaty; her four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Katharine loved aerobics and jazzercise and participated in each for over 20 years. In her spare time, she loved baking and made delicious cookies. She also worked for Gibson Greetings for over 20 years and worked at and retired from Martin’s Foods.

The family invites guests to visit with them on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home.

Flowers will be accepted at Maddox Funeral Home, or memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice at 333 W Cork Street, Unit 405, Winchester, Virginia 22601.