Departed this life February 28, 2013. Mrs. Lela Ryan Bowe formerly of New York. She is preceded in death by her husband, John H. Bowe and one son, James “Bobby” Ryan. She is survived by three granddaughters; Shermaine Palmer, Denise Tanksley and Darche Badaki; one grandson, Ralph Ryan; six great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; one daughter-in-law, Delores Ryan; three grandsons-in-law; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:30AM. Rev. Eric Brown off. Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 11:15AM Wednesday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.