Mary Alice McCray Bowser

Mary Alice McCray Bowser, age 44, left this Earth on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in an automobile accident. She was born on August 13, 1971, to John and Cathy McCray of Millersburg, Missouri. She attended Fulton High School where she was a talented and gifted musician. She received the John Philip Sousa award for her hard work and skill on the clarinet. She loved music and loved to sing Patsy Cline songs, to the few that heard her, it was beautiful. She was employed at SERVE Inc. in Fulton, Missouri. Aside from spending time with her family and friends, helping others was her greatest joy. She was a member of the Millersburg Community Club, she served for many years and was instrumental in the Millersburg Celebration. She volunteered her time at the Show-Me games shooting sports competitions, many school functions, and as her sons played football or baseball, she was there in the stands yelling the loudest and taking pictures. She loved photography, her joyful and artistic look at the world showed in each photo. She took many wedding and senior pictures often donating her time to those that needed it most. She enjoyed cooking for her friends and spending time at Mark Twain Lake with her husband. She always had time for a kind word and the truth when it was needed. She helped so many people and brought joy and compassion to all of those fortunate enough to know her. The loss of her generous and kind spirit has left a hole in her family and community that will be felt forever. She leaves behind her husband of 15 years Randy Ray Bowser; two sons, Lucas Wilson McCray (fiancée Miranda Beatty) and Tanner Ray Bowser. Also grieving her loss are her parents, John C. McCray and Cathy S. McCray; her sister, Patti McCray Karr, her son Stanley McCray and special friend Heather Tyner; her brother, Robert McCray, his wife Laura and her niece Jade Richards; grandparents, Robert and Pat McGrath; her in-laws, the late Jerry Bowser and Janice Bowser; a sister- in-law, Karla Jordon Anderson and husband Danny Anderson; her niece, Ashley Gayda and husband Joey Gayda; great niece, Sage Marie, and nephew Kurtis Jordon. Her kind heart and loving soul will be remembered by many friends and family.  A memorial will be held at the Millersburg Lions Club July 23 at 2:00 p.m. for her friends and family that want to celebrate Mary Alice's life. Donations can be made to the family or to SERVE Inc. in her honor. Share stories and condolences with the family online at www.heartlandcremation.com