Beverly Vada Bowman

Beverly Vada Bowman

Pontotoc – Beverly Vada Bowman, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, after a long illness at home under Sanctuary Hospice care. She was born in New York on Friday, April 30, 1937, to Louis Wagner, a World War II Veteran with the United States Navy, and Florence Kouterick Wagner.

Beverly spent lots of time working on family farms in Georgia and Florida, where she embraced the country life and discovered a lifelong love of caring for animals. She worked and later retired from Kennedy Storage and Transfer as a North American Moving Agent, and worked as a bookkeeper with North American Van Line Moving Company before dedicating herself to her family as a homemaker.

Beverly will be remembered for her determined spirit and outgoing personality. She found her greatest joy with Paso Fino horses, devoting years to raising, breeding, and showing them while actively participating in the Paso Fino Horse Association. The Amada Montana Paso Fino Farm became an important part of her life, bringing together her love of animals and competitive spirit. Those who knew Beverly will remember a woman who poured her heart into the things she cared about, especially her horses, and whose determination left a lasting impression on family and friends.

Beverly is survived by her children, Rick Bowman of Pontotoc, and Valerie Watkins of Decatur, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Mst. Sgt. Jerald Jeffers of Asheboro, North Carolina, and her second husband, John Bowman of Tupelo.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Sanctuary Hospice house.

Pegues Funeral Directors have been entrusted with the care of her arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.