Nelda Sue Rowe, 89, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Norton Women and Children’s Hospital. Born in Cumberland County, KY she was the daughter of the late Shores and Inus Rowe Lloyd and wife of the late Marshall Rowe.
Mrs. Rowe was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and also attended Kelleyville Community Church. She was involved in many other activities in the local community, much of it related to various church groups over several years along with her late husband.
Sue was a former active member of the Adair County Chamber of Commerce. She published several tourist and healthcare related magazines and was the owner of the local Best Buy Clothes store. Sue and Marshall were one of the first operators of two local former restaurants - Circle R and Donnie’s.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Dr. Rick Rowe of Louisville, KY
1 sister-in-law: Helen Derting of Louisville, KY
1 niece: Terry Derting of Louisville, KY
Cousin & caregiver: Judy Bryant of Russell Springs, KY
Several other cousins, friends & relatives
Funeral service: Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Watson and Bro. Bill Davenport officiating
Burial: Columbia Cemetery
Visitation: Wednesday from 4:00-8:00pm at the funeral home and Thursday morning until time for the service
Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of memorial contributions to Gideon International.
