Julie Rowland Bowling

Julie Rowland Bowling, born November 21, 1961, in Nash County, was known for her steady compassion and professional dedication. A native of Rocky Mount and a 1980 graduate of Northern Nash High School, Julie pursued radiological technology at Edgecombe Community College and furthered her certification in radiation therapy. For more than two decades she served patients at Nash Health Care (Nash Day Hospital) as a radiation therapist and manager, bringing skill and kindness to people facing difficult times.

Julie also broadened her professional life by studying funeral service; in December 2002 she earned a degree as a Funeral Service Director from Fayetteville Technical Community College and contributed to the family business, Bowling Funeral Home, which she and her husband helped operate. Those who worked with Julie remember a dedicated professional who balanced technical expertise with a calm, caring presence.

Family was central to Julie's life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Dorothy Williams Rowland, and is survived by her brother Hal Rowland (Sandra), her sister Deborah Bunn (Shaun), cherished nieces and nephews, her grandmother Lorena Williams, and extended family members. Julie’s life in Rocky Mount and her long service in local healthcare made her a familiar and trusted face in the community.

A visitation was held at Bowling Funeral Home on December 12, 2006, and a funeral service followed on December 13 at Englewood Baptist Church. In recognition of her work supporting people with cancer, the family asked that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers. Julie is remembered for the steady care she offered patients and for the professional contributions she made to health care and funeral services in Nash County.