Marie Rowlands, age 80 of St. Clair Shores, a former longtime resident of Mount Clemens, passed away Monday morning at her home.
She was born August 10, 1935 to Theodore and Thelma (Benckert) Mitchell in Scranton, Pennsylvania. On December 3, 1955 Marie married Walter D. Rowlands in Jackson Center, New York.
Mrs. Rowlands was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Mount Clemens. She was a volunteer at the Salvation Army, and was active at First United Methodist Church, Mount Clemens. Marie enjoyed sewing, reading, shopping, solving crossword puzzles, and especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Gilbert Rowlands, Timothy (Kathy) Rowlands, Pamela (David) Fowler and Jeffrey (Kristen) Rowlands; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, and siblings, Irene Coe and Gilbert (Joyce) Mitchell. Marie was predeceased by her husband Walter D. on July 10, 2003.
Visiting hours are 3 - 9 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.
Funeral 11:00 a.m. (in state 10:00), Friday at First Presbyterian Church, 168 Cass, Mount Clemens with Pastor Peggy Casteel officiating. Private entombment will follow at Clinton Grove Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
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