Alice M. Bowen, 94, of Paris, IL, formerly of Martinsville, IL passed away 7:55 AM Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Horizon Health at Paris, IL. She was born June 11, 1928 at Huntingburg, IN, the daughter of Melvin and Rose Buehler Livingston. She was first married to Walt Turner who preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1967. Her second husband, James Ishmael Bowen Sr. preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1998. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Mark Turner, David Turner and Ed Bowen and two sisters, Mary Ward and Margaret Bostock. Surviving are her children, Paula Marie Moran, James Ishmael Bowen Jr., Wesley Bowen, Rosie Jackson, Jane Ann Melton and Becky Lee; many grandchildren, great grandchild and great great grandchildren. She was a graduate of Vincennes High School and was retired from TRW at Casey. She loved to play Bingo and was an accomplished quilter. A visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 PM Sunday, May 28th at Pearce Funeral Home with procession at 2:00 PM to the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, rural Martinsviile for a 2:30 PM graveside service with Pastor Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. In lieu of flowers, it is requested for those desiring to make contributions to the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association or to Wounded Warriors. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com