Mrs. Mary Alice Dodson Bowen, age 82, of Fayette, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 surrounded by her family. Mary began her health care career working as a paramedic with the hospital in Fayette. After many years there, she began her employment at the office of Dr. Paul Ashley and worked with him for the length of his career. After Dr. Ashley’s passing, Mary worked with Dr. Breitling until both their retirements.   Mary is a member of Rehobeth Baptist Church in Fayette. She is survived by her husband, of almost 65 years Mr. Edward “Ed” Dale Bowen, son, Jerry Edward Bowen (Cathy) of Winfield, four grandchildren, Jonathon “Jon” Brandon Bowen, Alicia Bowen Lowery (Kyle), Jeremy Bradley “Brad” Bowen (Ginger), Justin Edward Bowen (Lindsey), ten great grandchildren, Tucker, Sawyer, Banks, Brooks, Brylee, Anna, Ashley, Alaina, Brooke and Syra, a sister, Jean Hall Oglesby (Roger) of Northport, and daughter- in- law, Kim Bowen McCollum (Dennis) of Hubbertville. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank & Alice Dodson and Jim & Minnie Johnston, parents Otis and Villa Dodson, son, Tommy Dale Bowen, brother, James Dewey Dodson, an infant brother, and a daughter- in- law, Doris Bowen. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home chapel with burial to follow in the Sand Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Brother Reagan Rye will be the officiating minister. Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Bowen family.