Lillian H. Rowan

November 1, 1929 - May 3, 2022

Lillian H. Rowan, age 92 of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022, at her home. She was born on November 1, 1929, in Chesterville, MD, daughter of the late John W. and Lillian (Wallace) Hollett. Mrs. Rowan married her love, Joseph F. Rowan in Millington, MD, and spent her life as the proud matriarch of her family, raising her sons, and doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a voracious reader and enjoyed being outdoors, particularly while gardening and bird watching. Above all, Mrs. Rowan cherished time spent with those she held most dear. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rowan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph F. Rowan, Sr. in 1998; and her son, Hugh T. Rowan in 2014. She is survived by her son, Joseph Rowan, Jr. (Christy) of Centreville, MD; her daughter-in-law, Lynne Isaacs Rowan; her grandchildren: Laura Rowan Baker (Tom) of Hanover, MD, Emily Rowan of Centerville, MD; Jennifer Rowan of Milford DE; Matthew Rowan (Dorothy) of Ellendale, DE, Sarah Rowan Hostetler (Denton) of Lewes, DE, Steven Rowan (Lauren) of Milford, DE; her 2 grandsons -in-law ; and her 12 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery, 2839 Dupont Parkway, Odessa, DE. Please sign the virtual guesbook located on the tribute page. FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL ARRANGEMENTS BY 3:00 PM ON SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2022 AT OUR LEWES LOCATION.