Tina Marie Bowen "Tinee", 54, died Sunday, May 13, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain John Ellis.

Born in Orange, Texas on December 9, 1957, Tina was the daughter of Henry Bernard Bowen and Johnnie Louella Granger. Tina graduated from Lamar University with a Nursing degree and was a caring and loving nurse for 24 years. Tina fought an eight year battle with breast cancer and always showed strength, faith, and courage throughout her whole life.

Tina is survived by her mother Johnnie Granger; daughter Kristina D'anne Hanson; daughter Lora Olivia Chapa and husband Aj Chapa; grandchildren, which she adored, Joseph and Kayla Sanchez.

Also surviving are her brothers James Bowen, Delbert Bowen and Tammy Harper; nephews, Jeffery, Johnathan, Davy and Daniel Bowen; cousins known as sisters Brenda Brister, Carolyn Farr and Sheila Snelgrove.

Preceded in death by her grandparents J.C. and Lora Lagrone; Faye Mcgee, Michelle and Renee Bowen. To know Tina was a gift from God. She will be missed and cherished by all who knew her.