of Benton, AR
September 11, 1937 - August 12, 2021
Gwen Rowan, 83, of Benton, passed away on August 12, 2021. She was born on September 11, 1937 in Benton, to the late Fred and Malinda (Kellums) Butler. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Rowan, one brother; John Henry Butler, and one sister; Sandra Rose.
Gwen was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, where she enjoyed attending and singing. She was a U.S. Postal Clerk and in her spare time enjoyed playing Dominoes and the piano.
Survivors include one son; Doug Rowan and his wife, Karen, one daughter; Deidra Ford, and husband, Kim, sister-in-law, Peggy Butler, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Sharon Cemetery with Dr. Michael Reese officiating. Open visitation will be during business hours (8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M), at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road, until service time.
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10 Condolence(s)
Edna
Monday, August 16, 2021
will miss you
Credonna Miller
Monday, August 16, 2021
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Doug and Karen. Love ya'll . Praying for your family.
Love,
Cre
Debbie & Rick Tyler
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Doug, Karen & Family, There’s a special place in all of our hearts for our mothers, just like there’s a special place in every mother’s heart for her children. You will carry her memory in your heart forever. I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your mother.
Nina Mills
Sunday, August 15, 2021
I worked with Gwen at the Benton post office for many years. She was always smiling. I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone, but she was forever telling funny stories when she was the butt of the joke. Here's one: Years ago the dairy queen was offering half-priced banana splits on Sundays, so after church Gwen and friends enjoyed the treat. Then Gwen and friends went in during the middle of the week and Gwen asked if the half price banana split special was still going on and the counter man said "Yes, but only on Sundays." So Gwen said "Oh, good. I'll have a sundae!" She kept us laughing all the time. She loved her family, friends and church family. She was an angel on earth and will keep them laughing in heaven, I'm sure.
Peggy Frost
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Gwen,another friend and I had planned a get together at my home in Sept. This is. Heart breaking.We had talked and planned a lot.We would start off where we left off talking and start laughing. She loved her children,grands and greats.She loved her domino group,and loved her church.She is happy in Heaven today and we will meet again there.
Joyce caldwell flanagan
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Gwen was my special friend from the time we started to school. We spent many nights at each other's home.
She married while we were still in school as seniors so we weren't in the same social group our last year. Lol
I loved Gwen and her family. I remember her dad playing the piano and Gwen followed in his footsteps.
Gwen was always kind, supportive, happy and giving. It saddens me that she has left this life but thrills me that she has inherited her new body and new life.
Joyce Caldwell Flanagan
Irma Goodwin
Saturday, August 14, 2021
We just lost Sandra - and now the horrible COVID has taken Gwen. For the many years that Sandra was my friend, she shared her sister with me. I was allowed to be part of the annual Butler Christmas celebration and we took trips together to Branson, Memphis, and one adventure at Jasper "hunting" the elk. I have so many wonderful memories of our time together. I loved Gwen and will miss her.
Julie Perdue
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Prayers for your family as you go through this. Remember it is not goodbye it’s I’ll see you later. So just wait on that heavenly hello.
Ron & Mary Toney
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Gwen brightened everyone's day with her smile and pleasant personality. Our loss is heavens gain.
Paula Thompson
Friday, August 13, 2021
Loved to hear Gwen sing and hear her laugh. I will miss her.