Marie Rowe

Marie B Rowe, 76 passed away in Orlando, FL on December 23rd, 2013. Marie Bess Rowe was born on March 26, 1937 in Whitney Texas to Samuel W Bottoms and Frankie Golden. After graduating from Hilsboro High School in 1955, Marie worked in Dallas where she met her husband Kerns and married in June of 1957. Here, Kerns and Marie had their first child of five, Cecilia. In 1961 Kerns' job moved them to Orlando, Florida. Keith, Kevin, Michael, and Lisa were born during the next seven years. In 1969 Kerns' career moved them to Lancaster, PA and then Little Falls, NJ, returning to Orlando in 1971. Marie became active in St. John Vianney parish as a founding member of the Women's Council and singing in the Adult Choir. Once her youngest child started school Marie obtained her CNA and CMA certifications and worked in various positions in the medical field. After retirement in 2002 she devoted time to the Bereavement Ministry and Ministry to the Sick and her many interests including cross-stitch, orchids and yoga. She was a vegetarian for more than 20 years and appreciated natural and healthy foods. She loved stone and natural wood elements and hand stained many of the furniture pieces in her home. Her appreciation of nature led to many travel adventures that took her to scenic places including Virginia, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina and the Poconos. Some of her favorite memories include trips to Ireland, Alaska, the Mediterranean, and to Rome with her dearest friends at SJV. In 2009 she was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. She devoted her life to seeking God and growing and professing her faith and was an inspiration to many. She is remembered as a loving woman, wife, mother, friend and Christian and will be missed dearly. Preceded in death by Kerns Edward Rowe 9/28/2013, Marie is survived by her children Cecilia Phillips (Michael), Keith (Vicki), Kevin (Jeanne), Michael (Tammy), and Lisa Johnson (Brian) and 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Marie Rowe will be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church on Wednesday January 8, 2014 at 11:00 am. 6200 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32809 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

Marie Rowe

March 26, 1937 - December 23, 2013