Edna C. Rowe's Obituary
Edna C. Rowe, R.N., 79, of Bridgeville, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born January 8, 1928 in Laurel, DE, daughter of the late Charles and Rebecca (Venables) Conaway.
Mrs. Rowe was a long time resident of Bridgeville, moving there in 1948 after her marriage to Ricahrd R. Rowe. She was a proud graduate of the Delaware Hospital, School of Nursing, Class of 1948. Following graudation from nursing school, she went to work as a visiting nurse for the Department of Public Health in Georgetown. In 1967, and for the next 15 years, she lovingly cared for many patients at the Seaford Manor House Infirmary. She was very athletic and was an avid golfer and bowler. She was also a very good bridge player.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother William Conaway. She will be sorely missed by her husband of 59 years, Richard R. Rowe; by her two sons, Kevin R. Rowe of Bridgeville and Gregory L. Rowe and his wife Kyna of Seaford; two grandchildren, Sarah Taylor of Phoenix, AZ and Brandon Rowe of Seaford; and by her sister, Lina Rolph of Seaford.
A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, July 10, 11 AM, at Bridgeville Cemetery, Laws Street, Bridgeville, DE; the Rev. Diane Melson will be officiating. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the SPCA of Georgetown, 22918 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947 or to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
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