In Memory

Barbara Chowning - Class Of 1947

Barbara Chowning

ROCKVILLE- Barbara Ann Chowning Ames, 85, of Rockville, Indiana died at 6:40 am Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in her residence. 

She was a retired billing clerk and assistant office manager for the Parke County REMC with more than 43 years of service. 

She was born February 13, 1929 in the New Discovery area of Parke County, Indiana to the late James W. Chowning and Edith Glenn Chowning. 

Her husband of 63 years, Albert T. "Hap" Ames, Jr. whom she married May 19, 1951 in Greenwood survives. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Glenn Chowning, three sisters, Mary Francis Earl, Katherine Chowning and Betty Chowning; 

She was a 1947 graduate of Rockville High School. She enjoyed riding horses, boating and bowling. 

Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Friday, October 17, at Memory Garden Cemetery in Rockville, with Pastor Perry Mager officiating. Burial will follow. 

Care and arrangements entrusted to Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville. 

Friends may sign on online guest register at www.goochfuneralhome.com