Mittis Evelyn Bowers, 82, of Palacios went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Mittis was born on February 26, 1931 in Palacios, TX to the late Dennis Clardy & Pearl Mae Clardy. She was devoted to her family and loved being surrounded by her kids and grandkids. She loved the Lord and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Palacios.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ray Edwin Bowers; daughters Janet Martin & husband Jay of Beeville, TX and Merrianne Pringle & husband Steve of Houston; son Dennis Ray Bowers & wife Lee Ann of Palacios; grandchildren Justin & Tammy Bowers of Spring, Kristen & Nick Christopher of Richmond, Stacy & J. D. Greenawalt of Bay City, Shannon Bowers of Huntsville, Chris Pringle of Houston & Kevin Pringle of New York; eight great grandchildren; niece Susan Furman & husband Jim of Austin and other nieces and nephews from Louisiana and Texas.

Mittis was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, a son Neil Edwin Bowers and a great granddaughter. She had many friends who loved her dearly. She will be missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm until 7pm Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, October 11, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev. Chris Webb officiating. Interment will follow at Palacios Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Bowers, Chris Pringle, Kevin Pringle, Nick Christopher, J. D. Greenawalt and Reed Bowers. Memorials in her name may be made to First Baptist Church, 312 2nd St., Palacios, TX 77465 or The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030.