Mrs. Patsy Anita Rowe age 75 of Tazewell, TN was born November 16, 1939 and went to be with the Lord on Friday October 2, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was saved at a young age during a revival at Cedar Flat Missionary Baptist Church conducted by Pastor Rev. Henry Marion. She later moved her membership to Howards Quarter Baptist Church.
Patsy retired from the Claiborne Medical Center as a L.P.N. and director of the housekeeping department after 27 years of service.
She was the daughter of the late: John Hence and
Denta (Turner) Barnard
Preceded by her brothers: Wayland (Henrietta), Boone, Kyle (Georgia Ann) and J.S. Barnard
Sisters: Wonette (Don) Pearson and
Hattie Mae (Henry) Young
Sisters-in-Law: Lou Barnard and Delores Barnard
Nieces: Mary Denta Chumley and Brenda Ghabussi
She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years: Clarence "Tracy" Rowe
Sons: Eddie Don Rowe and wife Sherry
Rev. Randy Rowe and wife Sherri
Grandchildren: Joshua Rowe and wife Sarah,
Steven Rowe, Jake Rowe, Megan Lynch and husband Kevin, Matthew Rowe
and Miranda Rowe
Great Grandchildren: Aden and Xaviera Huskey, Jesse and Isabella Greer
Brothers: Jack (Ethel) Barnard
Bill Barnard
Sister-in-Law: Mae Barnard
And a host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 4PM till 7PM with funeral services to follow at 7PM in the Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Barnard and the Rev. Brian Odell officiating. Music will be provided by Living Water.
Graveside services will be conducted Monday, October 5, 2015 at 11AM in the Pearson-Turner Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Josh Rowe, Steven Rowe, Jake Rowe,
Matthew Rowe, Gary Rowe and Stephen Hurley
The family would like to say a very special thank you to the staff of Suncrest Hospice headed by Dixie Daniels and Dr. Brent Neal..
Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.