Lillian Margaret Bowes, 91, of Riverview, Florida, formerly of Conneaut Lake, PA peacefully passed on January 23, 2026 at home.

She was born on November 13, 1934, to the late Raymond and Florence Smith.  Lillian married Hubert Bowes in 1955 and they were married for 56 years before his passing in 2011. Together they created a beautiful family with six children, making fond memories as the years passed by.

She enjoyed Bingo, bowling, putt-putt golf, reading, and traveling. Time spent with family was valued above all else.

Lillian is predeceased by her parents; her husband, Hubert; her sons, Gary K. Bowes and Lance A. Bowes; and four brothers, Eddie Smith, Tom Smith, Gerald "Jerry" Smith and Harry Smith.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen S. Ress (Patrick Ress), Velta A. McCracken, and Lisa I. Stuart; her son, Craig E. Bowes and his fiancé; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a Daughter-in-law, Melissa Bowes, and several nieces and nephews. 

  In leiu of flowers, please send donation to St. Jude in her memory; stjude.org