Joni Lee White Rutledge Bowman

Mrs. Joni Lee White Rutledge Bowman, 50, wife of Marcus Allen Bowman, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Born in Hemet, CA, a daughter of the late Mary Joyce Dempsey Leonardo, the late James Robert Leonardo, and the late John Leonard White. Mrs. Bowman was a graduate of Calvary Baptist Church Academy, employed with Advantage Solutions and was of the Baptist faith.

Joni was well known for her love for others. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Family was her life. She was an outgoing person, nicknamed the Fabulous Joni. One of her proudest moments was being the 2002 Possum Kingdom Mud Wrestling Champion. She was known for her sense of humor and witty comebacks. She was the life of the party, and loved being surrounded by family and friends. Joni will be deeply missed by all that loved and knew her.

Surviving, in addition to her husband, are her sons, Patrick John Candelaria of Travelers Rest, and Kross Aries Stone Knight (Carmen) of Belton; her daughter, Elizabeth James Rutledge of Piedmont; brothers, Leo John Leonardo of Easley, and Rusty Johannes of Texas; her sisters, Joyce Frye (Ralph) of California, Charlotte S Johnson (Fred) of Texas, and Josephine Rigsby (Dean) of Piedmont; a grandchild, Charlotte Marie Knight, and one on the way, Baby Boy Knight; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Joni was predeceased by a sister, Joanie White Grissom.

The family will host a memorial service to be held at a later date.

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