Millicent Dinwiddie "Millie" Bowry
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Millicent Dinwiddie "Millie" Bowry

  • April 16, 1929 - July 6, 2012
  • Williamsburg, Virginia
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“We are truly saddened by Granny's death. Her passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Granny's...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Megan Walsh - Yorktown, VA

“I am deeply sorry to learn of Millie's death and extend heartfelt condolensces to her family. I worked with Millie in the Cashier's Office at the...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Katherine Bosdell - Richmond, VA

“Jim, Glinda and Bobbie Jean: I'm so very sorry for your loss. Millie was a vibrant, full-of life, lady and will be missed terribly. Millie was so...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Nancy Pugh Rowe - Williamsburg, VA

WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU! “Love you granny! ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: martinee - Poquoson , VA

“You are missed, Mom. You will always by in my heart--that special light and warmth! I love you now and forever! Your eldest--Glinda ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Glinda Bowry Walker - VA

We love you Granny! “You are unreplaceable- we will never forget you! Thank you for everything- we love you and always will! Love your girls ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Martinee - Poquoson, VA

“To my beloved Aunt....You have always been there for me and I will truely miss you. The world has lost a beloved child of god. I know beyond a shadow...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Michele Middleton Duarte - VA


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Millicent (Dinwiddie) "Millie" Bowry, 83, of Williamsburg, and formerly of Campbell County, passed away on July 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Watson and Elizabeth Dinwiddie.

Millie worked for Sentara Williamsburg (formerly Williamsburg Community Hospital) as an insurance administrator for 34 years. She was also a member of Jamestown Presbyterian Church. In her spare time, she could be found bowling, traveling and sewing. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved shopping with her girls and enjoyed a quiet evening watching old-time movies at home with her husband.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, James Burns Bowry; daughters, Glinda Bowry Walker (Richard) of Williamsburg and Bobbie Bowry Walsh (Bill) of Yorktown; grandchildren, Martinee Avery (Shawn), W.J. Walsh IV, Shelley Quick, Ryan Walker (Kari) and James Brannon Walsh; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Riley, Jack, Betsy, Mason and Marcus; and siblings, Gene Dinwiddie, Ruth Middleton and Charles Dinwiddie.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 10 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Road, Williamsburg. Services will be held at Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 3287 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg on Wednesday, July 11 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.