Mrs. Atterista Marie Bowman

July 13, 1952 - April 27, 2020

Atterista Marie Bowman (nee Scovens) passed away at Esther's Place at the Park in Baltimore on April 27, 2020 at the age of 68. She was born July 13, 1952 in Baltimore, MD to the late Thomas and Lorraine Scovens. She left high school for motherhood and later married Anthony Bowman. She was affectionately known as "Miss Ann" at Stella Maris Hospice where she worked in the dietary department for 37 years until she became disabled by stroke in 2007. She was known for her feisty disposition, outspoken demeanor, straight-forward conversation and most of all, her unconditional love for her family. Atterista is survived by her children Diane Fitzgerald, Carl Barnhill Jr., and NaKeshia Bowman; her grandchildren Carl Barnhill III and Teagan Fitzgerald; her siblings Thomas Scovens Jr., Roslyn Nesbit, Kevin Beverly, and Elton Medley; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Thomas Scovens Sr., her mother Margaret Lorraine Scovens (nee Toyer) and her brothers Noble Scovens and DeShield Scovens. Due to corona virus restrictions, a memorial service is being planned for her birthday in July.