Betty Jean Kennedy Bowman, age 81, of Mills River. Passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Louise Brown Kennedy. She is survived by her loving son Don Russell Bowman (Tammy) of the home. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, June 24th at the Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place Thursday at The Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky. Online condolences can be sent to: www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.