Beverly Dawn (Musgrave) Bowles – Born May 11, 1941, went to be with the King of Kings Sept. 17, 2006 at the age of 65.

Beverly was the loving and devoted wife for 46 years of the Rev. Philip W. Bowles, currently serving at Dunbar Church of the Nazarene.

Beverly leaves behind her beloved husband Philip, two dearly loved daughters, Lynnette Dawn (John) Stevens, and Sarah Beth (Rev. Cary) Gomer, as well as seven grandchildren – Corey and Cailyn Dawn Stevens, and Cullen, Clay, Casey, Caleb and Catie Grace Gomer.

Beverly has three brothers, Dale, Clifford, and Frank Musgrave. Dale and Frank are from Huntington, WV and Clifford resides in Smithville, OH.

Beverly was highly involved in all church activities and served in many capacities since being saved at the age of five. Areas of activity included Church Secretary, Sunday school teacher, Caravan director, children's musical director, VBS director/worker, choir member, soloist. Beverly has held district offices in NMI on several Nazarene districts. Beverly was also a volunteer for the West Virginia Board of Elections.

Special thanks to all the friends and church family who have given of their time and talents during this difficult time.

Thank you to the Skilled Nursing Staff at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Very special thanks to Hospice – who not only lovingly cared for Beverly, but cared for the family as well. Your care and concern went beyond our expectations. Thank you especially Jim, Richard, Jolene, Bobbi, and Tammy.

Funeral arrangements have been made by Keller Funeral Home, with both the viewing and the funeral held at the Dunbar Church of the Nazarene, 1334 Lightner Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064. Visitation will be held from 2:00PM – 4:00PM and 6:00PM – 9:00PM on Friday, September 22nd. The Funeral will be held at 11:00AM with viewing beginning at 10:00AM Saturday, September 23rd.

A special fund has been established for the grandchildren and contributions can be sent to Dunbar Church of the Nazarene, 1334 Lightner Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.