Charlotte Elaine Bowman
1952 - 2025
Charlotte Elaine Bowman, 73, of Siloam, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Her kindness and gentle spirit touched all who knew her.
Born on October 19, 1952, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Elsie Collins.
Charlotte retired from Cook Medical after twenty years of dedicated service as an assembler. She was known for her steady reliability, warm presence, and the friendships she built along the way. In her free time, she loved to read, finding joy and comfort in books throughout her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Collins.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Dale; children, Brad Sechrist, Terry Sechrist and his wife, Amanda, and Brandy Bowman; grandchildren, Katarina, Tristen, Kyndal, and Brody; and brother, Ricky Collins and his wife, Connie.
In honor of Charlotte’s wishes, there will be no formal services held. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date, providing an opportunity for family and friends to gather and share memories of the remarkable woman she was.
Forever Loved. Forever Remembered.
Charlotte was so precious. She always had a smile on her face. She will be missed. I love you mama!
I love you!
Love,
Beth Goins
Grammy was the absolute best grandmother anyone could ever ask for. She had so many crazy stories to entertain you everytime you’d visit. Her laugh was so comforting and contagious. I loved the way she’d pepper your face in kisses every time you’d see her. She was the reason I got into reading, seeing how infatuated she was when it came to murder mysteries. I remember her always having a James Patterson book and if it wasn’t his book it was another murder mystery. I’ll forever miss those nights where I’d get to stay the night and wake up to her making us pancakes with fried bologna or jelly and butter on toast. Or getting to ride around in her PT Cruiser, the car just had that distinct smell of her. I’ll always use the tips and tricks she taught me when it comes to self care or even when it comes to cooking. She had a tip for everything. Grammy is the most intelligent person I know. I’d do anything to hear her tell me that she loves me oodles and oodles and bunches and bunches one last time.
We love you Charlotte and you will be forever missed!
Charlotte was always smiling, friendly and sweet from the first time I met her at Cook, absolutely loved talking to her, the picture you picked captures her precious smile and bubbly personality, love and gonna miss you Charlotte, RIP. You were a blessing!!!
With deep sadness, we offer thoughts and prayers to all the family ~
Charlotte could always make me laugh. I loved her dearly! She will be truly missed!
I worked with Charlotte for many years. She was a sweet lady. Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers
Charlotte
You always made me feel welcome when I started working for Cook Medical. Always had a amazing smile
You will be missed by everyone that knew you
To the family
So very sorry for your loss. Charlotte was a beautiful and sweet lady. Praying for comfort for you all.
I loved Charlotte so much! She was a Beautiful soul. You will be missed by all who knew you . Charlotte. My prayers are with all of the family.❤️
I love you, Charlotte. God willing, I will see you in the morning.
Always smiling and laughing. She will be missed. May God comfort all of you during this time.
I had the pleasure of working closely with Charlotte for a few years before her retirement. I am so sorry for your loss.
Aunt Charlotte was a hoot. I always have loved to read but she introduced me to the world of Agatha Christie. Any story she told was an epic adventure. Her laugh was infectious. Sometimes she would be so tickled at what she was telling that you laughed more with and at her than the actual story. I loved the way she kissed me on the cheek and called me shoog. And, sorry Mama and Brad but nobody could or ever will be able to top her spaghetti sauce. I love and will miss you.
Always in my heart.
Love, Patty
I’m so sorry to hear of Miss Charlotte’s passing. She was always friendly and personable. I’m sorry for your loss. We’ll meet again some day soon, in the Halls of Heaven. I look forward to to it.