Denise C. Bowers, age 66, a resident of Lumberport, lost the courageous battle to cancer on Monday December 31, 2012 after a two year battle in United Hospital Center. She was born November 8, 1946 in Philippi a daughter of the late Thomas and Betty (Nutter) Poling. She was united in marriage on February 14, 2009 to John H. Bowers who survives. Also surviving are, Three sons, Gene Spencer and wife April of Harrisville, NY Andrew Spencer and wife Gina of Fairmont, WV Brad Spencer and wife Terri of Adams Center, NY Thee step-daughters, Gerri Adcox and husband Richie of Lebanon, TN Terra Edwards and husband Ronnie Dawn Bowers both of Philippi Sister, Myra Hansford Nephew, Todd Hansford both of Philippi Eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren who all were the love of her life. She was preceded in death by husband Ronald C. Ashbaker. Denise retired from the Clarksburg Water board as an office administrator, she also worked for Siegrest-White Law Firm in Clarksburg as an Administrative Assistant to James Martin, and Robinson & McElwee Law Firm as an office clerk. Denise enjoyed gardening, working in the yard, collecting antiques, and loved her dog Kema. She attended the Lumberport Baptist Church. Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 216 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday January 4, from 5-8 pm and on Saturday January 5, from 8am- 1 pm the services hour with Pastor Rick Price and Pastor Homer Ham officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.