Jo Ann Rowley

Jo Ann was born on October 3, 1946, in Lumberton North Carolina, a daughter of the late Joe and Eva (Shook) Drew.

She was united in marriage to Leonard Rowley on September 4, 1966 in North Carolina. Her husband preceded her in death on September 9, 2025. As the wife of a career Naval man, she lived in Morocco, Italy, and up and down the Eastern Coast of the United States while raising 4 children. She worked professionally as a nurse and caregiver. Jo Ann settled in Orlando with her family for retirement, then later moved to Huntington to be close to the grandchildren. Jo Ann enjoyed cooking in the Southern tradition, reading, and shopping. She was a member of College Park Church and loved her Lord Jesus.

Survivors include three sons: Mike (Terra) Rowley of Huntington, Mark Rowley of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Todd Rowley of Orlando, Florida; a daughter: Shannon Rowley of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; Ten grandchildren: Beverly Rowley of Huntington, Wallace (Kaalee) Rowley of Huntington, Craig Rowley of Huntington, James Stoner of Huntsville, Alabama, David Reynolds of Indianapolis, Lauren Bitzel of Columbia City, Hunter Snyder of Huntington, Liberty Tabor of Warsaw and Justice Tabor of Huntington, Ashton Raymont of Huntington. A great grandchild Delilah Rowley of Huntington.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.