Sarah Margaret (Hicks) Bowen, 94, of West Salem, Illinois died Sunday, November 18, 2007, at her home. She was born the daughter of William and Lola M. (Elkins) Hicks.

Sarah married Edgar W. Bowen on November 11, 1933 in Richland County. He preceded her in death in 1982.

She retired from Champion Laboratories in the canteen.

Surviving are son, Don Bowen, West Salem; brother, Bill Hicks of Olney; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services at Zion United Methodist Church, burial in Moravian Cemetery. Ingram Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Evansville Courier & Press (IN) - Tuesday, November 20, 2007