Linda Lou Rowe was born in Tip Top, Kentucky
Linda Lou Rowe, age 77, of Alger, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 1:18 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on September 8, 1945, in Tip Top, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Gracie (Rowe) Conley. On August 10, 1968 Linda married Oscar Rowe, they were married for 54 years. Oscar survives in Alger.
Also surviving are their three daughters: Missy (Joe) Sexton, Amanda Rowe and Terrie Baker all of Lima; eight grandchildren: Erin (Josh) Welk, Joey Sexton, Shelby (Britt Knopp) Rowe, Jacob Ervin, Keaton Sexton, Austin Freytag, Simaya Morgan and Faith Freytag; seven great grandchildren: Evan Welk, Kayley Welk, Serenity Smith, Abel Smith, Emry Welk, Amelia Smith and Nash Welk; special granddaughter, Abbey (Keegan) Keith; and a favorite niece, Andrea (Randy) Campbell.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Angie Ervin; son-in-law, David Ervin; grandson, Malekai Morgan; brother, Ed Conley; and three sisters: Margie Smith, Wilma Conley and Diane Steele.
Linda loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching her “Pioneer Woman” and crime shows.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger with Rev. Willie Collins and Rev. Randy Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger and one hour prior to the service on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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