Biography: Janet Kay Bowden, age 64, of Greenbrier, Arkansas, completed her earthly journey and went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2018. She was born on August 12, 1954, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Keith and Louise Petersen. On September 8, 1973, she married John Bowden Jr., her husband of 45 years. She was retired from Southwestern Bell and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Her devotion and dedication to her family was exemplified in her roles as daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Affectionately known as ?Mimi? to the grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, she was always blessing them with a listening ear, a comforting word, and a big cheer at their many accomplishments. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and being the best ?Mimi? to her two precious grandchildren. She enjoyed playing the piano, gathering often with family, cooking treats with her grandchildren, spending time attending her grandchildren's activities, and traveling. She was known for her infectious smile, strong will, kind and compassionate spirit, and quiet grace. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, John N. Bowden Jr.; son, Eric Bowden; daughter, Emily Connell (Kevin); grandchildren, Hailey and Landon Connell; father, Keith M. Petersen; mother, Louise Petersen; sister, Diane Ferree (John); brother, Keith L. Petersen (Linda); niece, Kristin Langrehr (Trent); nephew, Matthew Ferree (Jennifer), and a host of other family members including aunts, uncle, cousins and great nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, December 31 at 2:00 pm at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock, Arkansas.