FRANKLINTON - Elizabeth Ann May Bowling, of Franklinton, was born January 19, 1947 and passed away peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2017. She was born in Franklin County to Rudolph and Cora Bridges May, who predeceased her, along with her brother, David May and grandson Derek Bowling.

The family will receive friends 2 - 3 p.m. Tuesday. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Strickland Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.

Ann is survived by her loving husband of almost 51 years, Franklin Bowling; daughter, Caren (Doug) Vandervort; son, Richard Bowling; sister, Betsy (Tommy) Riggan; brother, Jody May; grandson, Wayne Vandervort; and sister-in-law, Betty (Craig) Wright, along with several nieces and nephews.

Ann loved family, singing, flowers and was a great cook. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.

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