Martina A. Bowman, age 60, peacefully departed this life on March 20, 2026, at lnspira Medical Center, in Vineland, NJ after a long battle with a chronic illness. She was born on April 20, 1965, at Bridgeton Hospital to Janella Hart and Samuel Pierce.

Tina, as she was affectionately called by everyone, was educated in the Fairfield Township School District and attended Cumberland Regional High School.

In her early years, Tina met and fell in love with her teenage sweetheart, Charles "Chuckie" Lowe, Jr. Their loving union blessed her with three beautiful children: Taron L. Hart, Sr., Marquis A. Hart, Sr., and only daughter Siemone N. Hart. Though their love story ended in the early 1990s, they remained connected through the family they built together.

Later, Tina met and married her devoted late husband, Ronald "B|ue" Bowman, in November 1995. That same year. she became a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, where she was baptized in 1996 and remained a faithful member.

Throughout her life, Tina worked in a variety of roles, including her last place of employment at Leon Glass Industries in Bridgeton, before fulfilling her dream of entrepreneurship alongside Ronald. Together, they owned and operated Blue's Spot, a successful clothing store in downtown Bridgeton. After the tragic and untimely loss of her husband on August 22, 2010, Tina made the difficult decision to close their business. Running it without her life partner proved too painful, and she chose instead to focus on healing and cherishing the memories they had built together.

Tina was known for her generous spirit and loving heart. She loved to shop and had a special knack for cleaning and organizing, always keeping things in perfect order. A gifted decorator, she especially shined at Christmastime. Her beautifully crafted bows for the tree topper, and perfectly decorated trees were something she enjoyed doing with Siemone. Tina was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, often putting the needs of others before her own.

Tina was a wonderful grandmother to her three grandchildren: Taron L. Hart, Jr., Marquis A. Hart, Jr and Sevynth M. Hart, her only granddaughter and the apple of her eye. They were truly the center of her joy and brought light and laughter into every day of her life.

Tina was a true social butterfly who seemed to know everyone. She had a big presence, a warm heart, and a voice that was always loud, cheerful, and full of life. She brought laughter and energy wherever she went, and her joyful spirit will never be forgotten.

Tina will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and deep devotion to her faith and family, Her unwavering spirit. warmth, and love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Tina was predeceased by her husband, Ronald "Blue" Bowman; her parents, Janella Hart and Samuel Pierce: and one of her older twin brothers, Vence.

She leaves to cherish her memory her loving children: Taron L. Hart, Sr.. Marquis.A. Hart, Sr.. and Siemone N. Hart; her beloved grandchildren; her brothers Vance Hart Sr. Michael Pierce, and sister Cheri Pierce. She will also be fondly remembered by a host of Nieces and Nephews, extended family members and friends who were blessed to share in her life.