Olga Josephine Rowan
1932-08-14 2023-01-14
Olga Josephine Talbott Rowan, 90 years young of Owensboro was called home to meet Jesus on, Saturday, January 14, 2023. Her heavenly had the best plan for her and prepared the perfect home for her in heaven. We say not in grief that she is gone but give thanks that she was ours for many years.
Our mother was born on August 14, 1932, to the late Grant G. Sr. and Gertrude Talbott. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized in May of 1950 at Fourth Street Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful, committed member for over 70 years, Her ministeries were president of the usher board, Sunday School secretary cofounder of Senior Day, church hospital liaison, choir member, and she was also in the culinary department.
She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Whether she answered "Grandmama," "Grandmother," or "Grammy" all loved her wisdom, sensibility and her love, which was beyond measure. She loved her family; she and dad would travel to many destinations in support of the family. As a caregiver, many experienced her love, her baked spaghetti and pound cakes. As a friend , she was always there.
She graduated from Western High School in 1950 and attended Paducah Beauty School in Paducah, Ky. She was employed by Kentucky Electronics and was the supervisor, manager, and co-owner of Man-A-Night Cleaning Service for over 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Harold A, Rowan, her parents, three brothers -Grant, Jr., William (Big Boy), and John; five sisters- Ethel, Mae, Gloria, Maxine, and Creasie; and her great-granddaughter -Nevaeh Floyd.
She is survived by her six children, Valerie LaVerne Morton of Lexington, Ky; Olga Marillyn McKissic of Owensboro, Stephanie Renee (Wayne) Wimsatt of Greencastle, Ind.; Verne Augustus (Cathy) Rowan of Louisville, Ky; Jeanette Cristi (Marc) Rowan Jones of Bowling Green, Ky; John Edward (Rico) Rowan of St. Augustine, FL; special daughter, Pamela Smith-Wright of Owensboro; one sister, Salllene Lockett of St. Louis, Mo.; eight grandchildren: Lawrence Winstead Jr., Courtney Winstead, Anthony Floyd, Lesllie (Josh) Catlett, Angela Floyd, Harrison Morton, Erin Rowan, and Alexander (Avery) McKissic, 11 great-grandchildren: Terryn, Devon, Thomas, Josepphone, Nolan, Austin, Leillani, Adonis, Nehamiah, Rowan, and Shiloh. Four great grandchildren: Josiah, Italy, Elijah, and Dioni and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Our mother was born on August 14, 1932, to the late Grant G. Sr. and Gertrude Talbott. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized in May of 1950 at Fourth Street Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful, committed member for over 70 years, Her ministeries were president of the usher board, Sunday School secretary cofounder of Senior Day, church hospital liaison, choir member, and she was also in the culinary department.
She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Whether she answered "Grandmama," "Grandmother," or "Grammy" all loved her wisdom, sensibility and her love, which was beyond measure. She loved her family; she and dad would travel to many destinations in support of the family. As a caregiver, many experienced her love, her baked spaghetti and pound cakes. As a friend , she was always there.
She graduated from Western High School in 1950 and attended Paducah Beauty School in Paducah, Ky. She was employed by Kentucky Electronics and was the supervisor, manager, and co-owner of Man-A-Night Cleaning Service for over 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Harold A, Rowan, her parents, three brothers -Grant, Jr., William (Big Boy), and John; five sisters- Ethel, Mae, Gloria, Maxine, and Creasie; and her great-granddaughter -Nevaeh Floyd.
She is survived by her six children, Valerie LaVerne Morton of Lexington, Ky; Olga Marillyn McKissic of Owensboro, Stephanie Renee (Wayne) Wimsatt of Greencastle, Ind.; Verne Augustus (Cathy) Rowan of Louisville, Ky; Jeanette Cristi (Marc) Rowan Jones of Bowling Green, Ky; John Edward (Rico) Rowan of St. Augustine, FL; special daughter, Pamela Smith-Wright of Owensboro; one sister, Salllene Lockett of St. Louis, Mo.; eight grandchildren: Lawrence Winstead Jr., Courtney Winstead, Anthony Floyd, Lesllie (Josh) Catlett, Angela Floyd, Harrison Morton, Erin Rowan, and Alexander (Avery) McKissic, 11 great-grandchildren: Terryn, Devon, Thomas, Josepphone, Nolan, Austin, Leillani, Adonis, Nehamiah, Rowan, and Shiloh. Four great grandchildren: Josiah, Italy, Elijah, and Dioni and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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