Lillie “Ates” Rowell

January 3, 2012

Lillie “Ates” Rowell was born on October 11, 1939 and went home to our Lord on January 2, 2011.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Society and the Jay Historical Society.
Ms. Rowell is survived by her children, Michael Rowell, Steven Rowell, Kenneth (Cherie) Rowell, Marion Rowell Blue, Dennis (Anne) Rowell, and Danny Rowell; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Barnes and Johanna Phillips; brothers, Curtis Ates and Colvin Ates; and cousin and special friend, Mary Phillips.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Fred Shelby Rowell; parents, Vinson and Minnie Ates; brothers, Clifford Ates, Cecil Ates, and Clinton Ates; sister, Betty Nelson and a lifelong friend, Grace Copeland.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2012, at 2 p.m.  at Jay Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Community of Christ Cemetery in Berrydale.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Lillie “Ates” Rowell”

  1. David and Diane Thompson on January 4th, 2012 3:51 pm

    We are truly sorry to hear of Ms. Lillie’s passing. Our prayers are with her family. We do know she is in a much better place. Sincerely, David and Diane Thompson

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