Janie Marie Lawhorn

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OBITUARY

Janie Marie (Lawhorn) Rowe, 90, of 559 Lofton Road, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2015, in Fishersville, Virginia surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Rowe was born on Oct. 13, 1924, a daughter of the late Houston Theodore and Minnie Bell (Fitzgerald) Campbell Lawhorn.

On June 22, 1946, she married Joseph Franklin Rowe and they shared a blessed union of 47 years before his passing on Oct. 6, 1993. She was a lifelong member of Mount Joy Presbyterian Church and was retired from Hollister.

Mrs. Rowe was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was born in the Lofton area, and continued living there her entire life, raising her five children, and hosting family gatherings for her always growing number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those were times that will always be remembered and cherished by her family. She also had a love for flowers and gardening, a passion that was passed down to many in her family.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Freda R. Hays; brothers, Junior Lawhorn, Theodore Lawhorn, Bill Lawhorn, and Raymond Campbell; sisters, Mary Myrtle and Jean Moran. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Survivors include sons, Roger L. Rowe, Larry J. (Pete) Rowe and wife, Alicia; daughters Reda R. Hendricks, Shirley R. Wolfe and husband, Wayne; son-in-law, Roger D. Hays; special friend, Frances Rowe; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2015, in Henry Funeral and other times at her residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015, in Mount Joy Presbyterian Church by Pastor David Taylor and Pastor Fred Salmons. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be grandsons, Vernon Rowe, Brian Hays, Kevin Wolfe, David Rowe, Joseph Rowe and Aaron Rowe.

Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank everyone at Hospice?s Shenandoah House for their compassion and excellent care given to Mrs. Rowe.

Memorials may be made to the Shenandoah House, 78 Medical Center Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939 or Mount Joy Presbyterian Church, 4709 Cold Springs Road, Raphine, VA 24472.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.henryfuneralhome.net.


Birth:
Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Jannie Marie Lawhorn
Birth Date: 13 Oct 1924
Birth Place: Augusta Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=143764636

Janie married Joseph Franklin Rowe 22 Jun 1946, Staunton, VA. Joseph (son of Amos Sylvester Rowe and Sadie Frances Nicely) was born 18 Apr 1922, Augusta Co. VA; died 06 Oct 1993, Waynesboro, VA; was buried , Mount Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

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OBITUARY

Freda Gay (Rowe) Hays, 60, cherished wife of 43 years to Roger D. Hays of 4182 Old Greenville Road, Greenville entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love and warmth of her family.

She was born August 29, 1950, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of Janie (Lawhorn) Rowe of Lofton and the late Joseph Franklin Rowe.

Freda was a lifelong member of Mt. Joy Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Prior to her long courageous battle with Breast Cancer she was employed with Parker Compound Bows, Inc. where she made many good friends. She was also a homemaker which was a career that fulfilled her passion. No house ever felt more like a home with her endearing love shining in every corner. Her love for gardening, cooking, and canning was enjoyed by many. Her loving gentle touch was never more evident than in her flower gardens, which grew radiantly and majestically, matching her kind and compassionate soul.

Freda was a vibrant spirit who lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed playing slot machines, which gave her "therapy" and peace of mind during her illness. She was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Her greatest love of all was her family.

In addition to her husband and mother, family members include a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Michael Mahon of Stuarts Draft; and a son, Brian Hays of Greenville. Her long awaited grandson, Seanthomas Patrick Mahon, entered her life in June of 2010 and brought her much pride and fulfillment not to mention "natural medicine".

She is also survived by beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, Reda Kay (Rowe) and Jimmy Hendricks, Shirley (Rowe) and Wayne Wolfe; special brothers and sister-in-law, Roger Rowe, and Pete and Alicia Rowe. Freda and Reda were blessed enough to share a true twin connection and life-time bond that will never end. She also leaves her many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews who all held a special place in her heart. Her "little princesses" and her "little men" will always hold onto the precious memories of their aunt Freda. A special bond was also shared with her husband's family.

The family will receive friends at Henry Funeral Home on Friday, April 22, 2011, from 7 until 9 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Mt. Joy Presbyterian Church in Lofton by the Rev. Clifford D. Caldwell. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be her nephews and great nephews, Vernon Rowe, Kevin Wolfe, Keith Hendricks, Darin Powell, Scott Campbell, Jeff Eckard, Jimmy Hays, David Walters, and Tommy Bowles.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Fauber, Jim Sumner, Lonnie Cash, Clayton Painter, Finley Campbell, Phillip Painter, and friends and family attending the service.

A special thank you to the caring staff of the Augusta Health Cancer Center and Hospice of the Shenandoah.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939 or to Mt. Joy Presbyterian Church, 4709 Cold Springs Road, Raphine, VA 24472.

Freda is now accomplishing her dream of singing in the heavenly choir and soaring above us all as our guardian angel.

Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.


Birth:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Freda G. Hays
Last Residence: 24440 Greenville, Augusta, Virginia
BORN: 29 Aug 1950
Died: 20 Apr 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1968)

Buried:
Grave location, obituary, and portrait:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68727186

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Freda Gay Rowe Hays
Death Date: 20 Apr 2011
Death Place: Augusta Co. VA

Freda married Roger D. Hays. [Group Sheet]

Reda married Jimmy Hendricks. [Group Sheet]

Shirley married Wayne Wolfe. [Group Sheet]

Kimberly married Michael Mahon. [Group Sheet]