Eloise Bowling Head, 72, of Fairhope, passed away Dec. 3, 2014 with family by her side.
She was the owner of Silverhill Antiques.
She is survived by daughters, Lynne Cornwall (Larry) of Port Orange, Fla. and Tina Farbolin (Greg) of Port Orange, Fla.; son, John Head (Robin) of Acworth, Ga.; granddaughter, Jennifer Farbolin; grandsons, Matthew Head, Michael Head and Christopher Farbolin; brothers, Delma Bowling, Bill Bowling of Atlanta, Ga. and Harold Bowling of Southaven, Miss.; sister, Elizabeth Lowe of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She doted on her family as well as her puppies, Lil Bit and Raven. She was a devoted wife, mother and Nana. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren.
She was the type of person who put others needs before her own and never liked the attention on her. If someone was in need, she was always there to lend a hand. She believed in treating everyone like family.
She was loyal and devoted to her family and many friends. She was the kind of person people admired and her children strived to emulate. She lived her life to the fullest, but always maintained a humbleness.
She was born in Mississippi, lived in Memphis, Tenn., St. Petersburg, Fla., Atlanta, Ga., Nashville, Tenn. and finally Fairhope.
When her husband retired they bought a boat and traveled the Southeast coast of the U.S. It was during these travels they stopped at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear and happened upon Fairhope. They fell in love with Fairhope and never left.
She made her home in Fairhope for 18 years, where she fulfilled one of her lifelong dreams to own an antique shop. She and her husband opened Silverhill Antiques, where they became great friends with so many of their customers. Fairhope was the perfect artsy place for her to live.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalton Head (the love of her life); her parents, Leo and Clara Bowling; brothers, Tommy and Dale Bowling, and sisters, Mabel Armour and Kathon Prewitt.
There will be a celebration of life at the Grand Hotel.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you honor Eloise by making a donation to a cause that is dear to your own heart.
