Gay C. (Christmas) Bowden

Gay "Ninnie" Bowden, age 60, of 3160 Arena Road, Unadilla, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.

Gay was born in Vienna to Mae Griffin Christmas and the late Charles Rubin Christmas.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a kind heart and was always willing to help others.  She was employed at the Dollar General Market in Vienna.

Survivors include: Husband:  Russ Bowden of Unadilla

Sons: Joey Bowden (Katie) of Pinehurst Jeremiah Bowden (Jerri Lynn) of Fort Valley

Mother:  Mae Moree of Vienna

Sisters: Dawn Nipper of Vienna Heather Howard of Vienna Christy Christmas of Brunswick Jamie Christmas of Brunswick

Brother:  Chuck Christmas of Vienna

Grandchildren:  Jeremiah Bowden, Jr., Erin Bowden, John Bowden, Clint Bowden, Caroline Peppers, Wyatt Bowden, Elijah Bowden, Lily Bowden, Jackson Arnette and Mackenzie Jaberg

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Sunday, May 30 in Pinehurst United Methodist Church with interment in Pinehurst City Cemetery.  Rev. Dennis Lanning will officiate.

The family will greet friends 6 - 8 pm Saturday, May 29 at the funeral home.

Memorial gifts may be made to Pinehurst United Methodist Church, c/o Janelle Dupree, PO Box 162, Pinehurst, Georgia 31070.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.