Shirley Malphrus Bowers, 76 of Ridgeland, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Ridgeland Nursing Center after a long illness.She was born on March 28, 1936 in Ridgeland, SC to the late Herman Malphrus and Margaret Strong Malphrus. She was a homemaker.She is survived by three sons, Jesse Patterson; David Hiott and Waco Patterson; three daughters, Paula Cramer; Lea Ann Doyle and Judy Holt.A Memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Sauls Funeral Home Chapel, 310 W. Adams St., Ridgeland.