Rosalyn Regina Bowie Obituary (1954 - 2024)

Rosalyn Bowie, born in the bustling town of Port Arthur, Texas, on November 19, 1959, was a woman of resilience and relentless ambition. She was the kind of woman who would look at a mountain and say, “I'll be back after lunch,” and you'd find her at the summit by sundown. She was a dedicated teacher, a witty conversationalist, and a book lover with a collection that could rival any library. She was also a fervent collector of items, some might call it junk, but to Rosalyn, everything had a story and potential for a second life. Rosalyn spent her retirement in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, after a long and rewarding career in education. She retired in 2023, but her heart never did. As she often said, "Retirement is not the end of the road, but the beginning of the open highway." She was a teacher, through and through. Like a lighthouse, she guided generations of young minds towards a brighter future. As a testament to her love for teaching, she leaves behind a legacy of thousands of students who owe their success to her dedication and resilience. Rosalyn is survived by her beloved daughter, Amanda Flowers, the apple of her eye and the light of her life. She is preceded in death by her father, Herbert Bowie, and mother, Roselyne Vital. As she joins them in the great beyond, we choose to remember the laughter, the wisdom, and the love she left behind. Rosalyn was loved by many, and her spirit will continue to resonate in the hearts of those who knew her. In the words of Dr. Seuss, "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." And with Rosalyn, there were countless reasons to smile. We encourage you to share your favorite memories of Rosalyn and upload photos to her memorial page. Each story and photo helps to paint a fuller picture of the extraordinary woman she was.