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Myrtle Estep Rowe

  • February 22, 1922 - July 7, 2011
  • Hopewell, Virginia
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“You remain the bright shining light in our lives! We are forever grateful for your love and your guidance. You left a legacy of hard work,...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Baby Light

“My mom and I were so saddened to learn of your mother's passing. She was such a sweet and kind person. While growing up, my grandmother often spoke...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Chris Lester - Iaeger, WV

“Hobie, Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. Please forgive my lateness in posting this, as we were going through my mother's illness ...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Steve and Dawn McGuire

“I miss you mom. Your children are all missing you and we love you with all our hearts, souls and minds!! I love you mom!! Love, Birdie ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Birdie Rowe Sargent - Daughter

“I miss you mom. Your children are all missing you and we love you with all our hearts, souls and minds!! I love you mom!! Love, Birdie ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Birdie Rowe Sargent - Daughter

“Mom, you were a wonderful person and you are so missed. We are so glad you are out of pain. It is hard to think that you are not here for me to...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Birdie Rowe Sargent - Daughter

“I am so sad to hear about Mrs. Rowe...I used to go to her house in WV when I was a child . Her daughter Birdie and I were close friends. Please...Read More » ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Patricia Carr Steele - friend

“I want to express my sympathy, and let you know I will miss our conversation by phone. I allways loved talking to aunt Myrtle. I wished i had called...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: judy carol ward - kodak , TN

“I never got to meet my Great Aunt Myrtle, but I have heard stories about this wonderful lady. Our prayers are with your family. She's in the arms of...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Jodi Karlynné Blankenship Metzger

“Our condolences to the famiy. May God be with you all. ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Carlos and Elizabeth Hicks

“I WILL NEVER FORGET MY AUNT MYRTLE I LOVED HER SO MUCH I NEVER FORGET WHEN SHE CAME TO VISIT ME IN KY WITH HAZEL AND ROY AND IT WAS NEAR XMAS AND SHE...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Kathy Williams - grayson, KY

“A vibrant light and life has left this earth to be with Our Heavenly Father. May you be comforted in knowing her pain and struggles are ended. She...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Peggy Ostergaard - Marysville, WA


Myrtle Estep Rowe, 89, of Hopewell passed away on Sunday, July17, 2011 in Southside Regional Medical Center. She was born in Blackey, Virginia on February 22, 1922 to Lidge and Martha Missouri Baker Estep. Her family relocated to the Bradshaw Mountain area of McDowell County in West Virginia. Mrs. Rowe was hard working and loved gardening, canning and sewing. She served the Lord in her everyday life and was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. She was a retired manager of Rose’s Department Store. She is survived by six children, Gene Olen Rowe, Hazel Jude, Birdie Sargent, Hobert Lee Rowe, Betty Rowe and Phyllis Rowe Cornelius; twelve grandchildren, Stephanie, Cynthia, Sheila, Roy, Sheri, Heather, David, Maria, Angie, Matthew, Stephen and William; sixteen great grandchildren, Kristin, Courtney, Lauren, Katy, Morgan, Laura, Elli, Tarah, Joseph Lee, Elizabeth, Jeffrey, Alex, Rachel, Sofie, T.J., and Christian. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Merchants Hope Episcopal Church with Rev. Andy Paul officiating. Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 N. 6th Avenue, Hopewell, VA. Condolences may be registered at: www.nelsencares.com

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