Juanita Faye Bowen

October 31, 1940 - March 19, 2020

Juanita Faye Bowen, 79, a native of Texas, a resident of Grand Prairie, and a missionary of Ecuador, passed away peacefully March 19, 2020, in her home with family by her side. She was born on October 31, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to the late Charles James Scott and the late Ara Mae Scott. After high school, Juanita would attend Arlington Baptist University, and in 1961 graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. During this time, she would meet the love of her life, Charles F. Bowen Sr, whom she would marry in 1960 and raise 4 wonderful children. Juanita served as a missionary for more than 35 years in Ecuador. She loved to sing, and often her teachings on the mission field would include piano lessons and leading worship in song. She loved playing instruments and could go from Bach to Elton John in one stroke. Juanita loved to watch football and baseball. She was an accomplished artist. Her paintings and drawings represented life in Ecuador, the amazing people picturesque scenery. She was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church where her and her family were members for more than 37 years. Juanita was an amazing woman, she loved her family, she loved her friends, but more importantly she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, Charles F. Bowen Sr, and brother, Chuck Scott. She is survived by son, Charles Bowen and wife Melynn; daughter, Faith Hunt and husband Wes; son, Thomas Bowen and wife Ennie; son, David Bowen and wife Rebecca; 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 niece, and 2 nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to : Calvary Baptist Church Calvary Student Ministries 401 W. Church St. Grand Prairie, Tx, 75050 Arrangements entrusted to Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home under the direction of Aaron King, Funeral Director