Geraldine Hurt Bowers

March 30, 1940 - April 7, 2021

Geraldine Hurt Bowers, 81, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at her residence. Born in Saluda County and a daughter of the late Dewey Hammond "Hamp" Hurt and Frances Lake Hurt, she was the wife of the late Aughtry Taylor Bowers. Mrs. Bowers was a retired director at Children's World, and was a member of Irmo First Baptist Church. She was active in the Girl Scouts as well as the Republican Party. Surviving are a daughter, Deirdre Yvonne Bowers Troxel (Michael) of Summerville, a son, Kirk Branderis Bowers of Summerville, a sister, Winifred Griffith (Frank) of Saluda, and five grandchildren, Branderis Troxel, Louis Troxel, Wilson Troxel, Jordan Troxel and Gracen Troxel. Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by a brother, Dewey Hurt and a sister, Shelby H. Smith. A graveside service will be held 11 AM, Monday, April 12, 2021 at Furman Matthews Cemetery with Dr. Clark McCrary and Rev. Mike Troxel officiating. Memorials may be made to Furman Matthews Cemetery Fund, 264 Patchwork Road, Batesburg, SC 29006.