Vernetta Whalen Bowman

November 15, 1928 - June 11, 2020

Vernetta Whalen Bowman, 91, of Cynthiana, KY, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital in Lexington. Born on November 15, 1928 in Harrison County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Hiran and Alice Wright Whalen. On September 25, 1971, she married Ralph Adrian Bowman, and her dear husband survives her passing. One of the best waitresses you could ever have, Vernetta served up every meal with a healthy helping of southern charm. She worked at Frisch’s and when her husband was stationed in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, she worked at Rusty’s, a well-known local restaurant. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Georgetown, KY. In addition to her husband of 48 years and best friend, Ralph, she is survived by three children: Betty Jo Strong (David) of Sunman, IN, Dale Y. Hall, Jr. of Sarasota, FL, and Tyanne Catherine Bowman of Cleveland, OH ; 6 grandchildren: Shane Strong, Christian Strong, Dale Y. Hall, III, Hiram Alexander Hall, Natalie Hall, and Bethany Hall; 7 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son, Hiram Terry Hall on July 11, 2009, her granddaughter, Christina Jo Strong; and her two sisters: Dorothy Ware and Elva Elizabeth “Dippy” Whalen. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, is taking care of the family. Memorials are suggested to Fountain Circle Care and Rehabilitation Center: 200 Glenway Road, Winchester, KY 40391.