Clara E. Bowins

July 6, 1933 - May 12, 2021

Clara E. Bowins, age 87 of Willoughby, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Lake West Medical Center. She was born on July 6, 1933 in Lubec, Maine to the late Helen Allen. Clara enjoyed her job as a unit secretary at Huron Road Hospital. She was always on the go “bumming” and shopping at her favorite “junk” stores. While living in Florida she was a member of the Red Hat Ladies and enjoyed playing cards with her friends. She was also a lover of cats, but her dog Spooky was always her favorite. Clara is survived by her children, Pamela (Christian Kotze) Argenti, Barbara Terlesky, Robert Bowins Jr., Carla Flaisman, Darlene Bowins, and James Newman. She was a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bowins Sr.; and her children, Tom and Arlene. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Mentor Cemetery, Mentor, OH. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged during all publicly attended events. In honor of Clara and her husband, memorial contributions may be made in their names to the City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103. Send flowers or offer condolences at www.brunners.com