Beverly Marie Bowler Sword

A memorial service celebrating the life of Beverly Marie Bowler-Sword will be held at Stewart Family Funeral Home, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 2 pm with Rev. Pam Leach officiating. A private interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Beverly Marie Bowler-Sword, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2013. Beverly was born in Abilene, Texas on November 23, 1929 to Walter John Bowler and Norma Lee Lones- Bowler. She moved to Tyler at the age of six. She attended Tyler High School. She married her High school sweetheart, Winnon Earl Sword on June 3, 1949. She was a graduate of Christian College in Columbia, Missouri. Beverly was instrumental in helping to build several successful businesses with her husband, the first being W. E. SWORD COMPANY, as well as various real-estate ventures. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Tyler. She enjoyed reading, traveling, being with her family, gardening and just relaxing at her home on Lake Palestine. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; Walter John Bowler, Norma Lee Bowler, brother; Selman Bowler, sister-in-laws; Lois Ellis and Katherine Sword. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Winnon Earl Sword; sister Barbara Bowler-Thrash and husband Jim of Rockwall; brother, Troyce B. Sword of Tyler and brother-in-law, Leslie Ellis of Abilene; her son Stephen Sword and wife Cheryl of Flint; son Michael Sword and wife Debra of Tyler; daughter Jacquelyn Sword of Allen; daughter Sherri Sword-Edwards and husband Tracy of Tyler; grandchildren: Shannon Sword-Denson and husband Cory of Flint; Audra Sword- Gillespie and husband Charlie of La Mesa, CA; Ryan Sword and wife Jordan of Tyler; Aaron Sword and wife Nicole of Austin; Eli and Katie Edwards of Tyler; Maegen Edwards of New Orleans, LA. Great-grandchildren: Connor and Pierce Denson, John Levi Sword and Paisley Lynn Gillespie. She was loved by her extended family, nieces and nephews and dear friends. “Mimi” was devoted to her family, who meant the world to her, as she demonstrated her love for them each and every day of her life. Beverly was blessed by God with a peaceful departure into His kingdom showing the strength and dignity she exhibited her entire life. She was a generous, kind-hearted soul with a sweet spirit. She touched many hearts and left a legacy of love through her devoted family. Beverly Marie will truly be missed by many. Praise be to God for the precious Gift of her life! Attending pallbearers will be Ryan Sword, Aaron Sword, Eli Edwards, Cory Denson, Jordan Ellis and Larry Ellis. Visitation will be at Stewart Family Funeral Home, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First Presbyterian Church of Tyler, 230 Rusk St., Tyler 75701 or the Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler 75701.

Beverly Marie Bowler Sword

November 23, 1927 - April 21, 2013