of Little Rock, AR

February 3, 1940 - November 27, 2023

Mary Claire (Fischer) Bowen of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at age 83 on November 27, 2023, of natural causes, following a battle with Dementia. Mary Claire was born on February 3,1940 to John Erwin and Margaret Fischer of St Louis, Missouri. After graduating from Villa Duchesne High School, she went on to graduate from St Louis University with a Bachelor's in Speech Pathology.

Mary Claire led a rich and vibrant life, filled with love for her family, community involvement, and a spirit for adventure. She enjoyed bringing family and friends together for holidays and celebrations. She was active in her community as a member of Meet & Greet and enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing cards. She was an avid traveler and enjoyed adventures such as skydiving with her son and grandsons, dogsledding in Alaska and zip lining in Costa Rica. She was never without a dog in her life and is survived by her dog Maybelle. Mary Claire especially enjoyed being a grandmother and great-grandmother and spoiling them every chance she had.

Mary Claire cherished her faith and was an active member of the Catholic Church. She was a member of St Gerard Majella Parish in St Louis and worked in the school office. Upon moving to Little Rock, Arkansas, she joined Christ the King Parish and was an active member singing in the choir (including an appearance at Lincoln Center in New York City), supporting mission trips, a member of the Serra Club and took on the task of sending birthday cards to the Seminarians. Mary Claire also joined the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem in 1994, and was an active member reaching the rank of Dame of the Grand Cross of the Holy Sepulchre. She contributed to the mission of the Order as well actively participating in the Diocese of Little Rock's local events including the Annual Investiture Meetings when held in Little Rock.

Mary Claire is preceded in death by her parents John Erwin and Margaret Fischer and her son-in-law Tom Bartolin. She is survived by brothers Jack (Joy), Tom (Cam) and Bill Fischer and sister Dianne (Larry) Neiman, the father of her children Mike Bowen; and children Theresa Bartolin, John (Barb) and Michael (Joyce) Bowen, grandchildren Kevin (Bailey), Brian, and Patrick (Brianna) Bartolin, David and Emily Bowen (Willie Carter), Katie Lehnig and Kristine (David)Schoenberg, great-grandchild Colton Bartolin and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday December 12th from 6-7:30 pm with Rosary at 6:30pm. Mass followed by Inurnment will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday December 13th at Christ the King Catholic Church 4000 N. Rodney Parham Rd. Little Rock, AR 72212. Complete obituary and online condolences to the family may be made at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

The family would also like to acknowledge the many caregivers, friends and family for all of their support and prayers. A special Thank You to Brianna and Theresa for all they did. We couldn't have done it without everyone's help as Mary Claire endured this disease.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association https://act.alz.org/donate

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com