Janet Auston-Bowens (Skeeter, Blondie) departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. She was born to Lester and Anna Auston in Newport News, Virginia. She was predeceased by parents Lester and Anna Auston, grandparents Sampson and Mary Lou Jones, Gracie Evans, sister Shirley Jackson, and nephew Damien Auston.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years Alexander Bowens, son Darrell Auston, daughter Krystal Auston nephew whom she called her son Reggie Jackson (Stacey), stepson Andre Bowens (Chantae) brothers Lester Auston Jr. (Robin), Michael Auston, sisters Lenora Chapman and Reverend Dr. Mary Martin (Elder Omar), grandchildren Avion, Nakiyah, and Chanel Auston, Talayah Newman, Ta’niyah and Tamiah Auston-Zelehoski, Lianna Democko, and Mason Bowens, a host of in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was a member of New Beech Grove Baptist Church.
A private celebration of life for immediate family will be held Thursday April 2, 2020 at 11:00am.
It is the desire of the Bowens family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The family of Mrs. Janet Bowens has entrusted her final care to the staff of C.C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.
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