Gail Bowen

February 7, 1943 - August 24, 2019

Gail Elizabeth Albertsen Bowen, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2019, surrounded by family and friends in Leesburg, Florida. She was born February 7, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Wilson Frederick Albertsen and Jeannette Elizabeth Allen Albertsen. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ray Franklin Bowen. She is survived by her son Scott of Pompano Beach, Florida, daughter Susan Pruett of Sun City Center, Florida, her sisters Diane A. Haynes of Pekin, Illinois, Linda A. Painter of Roanoke, Virginia and many nieces and nephews. Gail attended grade school in Pekin, Illinois and graduated from Pompano Beach High School in Pompano Beach, Florida. For over 20 years she worked for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2002. After moving to Leesburg, she became a very active member of her retirement community of Pennbrooke Fairways, enjoying line dancing, cards, games, and countless lunches with her many friends. Gail was always a loving and devoted mother, and her beautiful smile will be missed by all. Being an avid animal lover most of her life, she took in and adopted many dogs and cats. On Saturday, September 7, 2019, there will be a Celebration of Life held in the Grand Hall of Pennbrooke Fairways at 1:00pm. Memorials may be made to Lake County Animal Shelter, 28123 County Road 561, Tavares, Florida 32778, lakecountyfl.gov/offices/animal_services or Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties, Inc., PO Box 492335, Leesburg, Florida 34749.