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Virginia Rowden

December 6, 1938 - August 19, 2022
Visitation
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Tuesday 8/23, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Wednesday 8/24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

The family of Virginia “Granny” Rowden will celebrate her life of 83 years at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Her family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 23, 2022, also at Lake Ridge Chapel. She passed on Friday, August 19, 2022. We invite you to view the live-streamed service on this page and sign her virtual guestbook.

On December 6, 1938, Virginia Othel Rowden “Granny” was born to Charlie Ellwood and Sarah Annie (Cox) Combs in County Line, Texas. She married Ernest Ray Rowden on December 21, 1957, in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from Lubbock High School. She worked at Burger King for many years. Following Burger King, she worked for the Lubbock Police Department, parking control division and retired on January 31, 2000. Granny loved spending time with her family at the deer lease, lake, and both ranches, 40 Acres & a Fool and Railroad Ranch. She cherished the holidays, pancake breakfasts, collecting pigs, and antique shopping. She never missed an opportunity to enter her collectibles in the South Plains Fair, where she was awarded many ribbons over the years. She absolutely loved people and was known as Granny by everyone. She is cherished and admired for her positive attitude.

Survivors include her children, Randy (Shirley) Rowden, Larry (Denise) Rowden, and Debbie (Stephen) Callender; grandchildren, Laci Hay, Dusty (Lainie) Rowden, Dawn (Chance) Williams, Cory (Kelsey) Rowden, Chase (Jessica) Callender, Callie Potts and fiancé Dustin Fuller, and Tanner Callender; great-grandchildren, Korbyn Rowden, Raylee Potts, Rhiannon Hay, Caynden Mynear, Payton Callender, Lane Callender, Jase Callender, Jody Potts, Ethan Hay, Katie Potts, along with two more on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest Ray Rowden; brother, Delton Combs; and grandson, Herschel Potts.

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Visitation
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
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Tuesday 8/23, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Map
Wednesday 8/24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

The family of Virginia “Granny” Rowden will celebrate her life of 83 years at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. Her family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 23, 2022, also at Lake Ridge Chapel. She passedContinue Reading

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Nina Richardson left a message on August 28, 2022:
Granny you will truly be missed Nina
Debbie Willis Rankin left a message on August 24, 2022:
Virginia was the most beautiful woman with a heart of gold. A role model as a mother , grandmother and great grandmother.She loved her children and family. She will truly be missed, but her memories will live on. Ray and Virginia were true blessings. We all have many stories of them. I will always remember her wonderful family! May God bless each and every one of that family.So blessed to have known this family. Love Debbie Rankin
Billy and Beth Ann left a message on August 24, 2022:
Bye Virginia. We will miss you.
Leeann and Kyle Glen left a message on August 24, 2022:
We're so sorry for your loss and we're wishing you comfort during this sad time. Your mother/Granny touched so many people and we hope it will comfort you to know that others are missing her so much too! Sending love and prayers your way, Leeann and Kyle Glen
The Patterson Family left a message on August 24, 2022:
Thinking about you and your family in your time of mourning.
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David and Lisa Harshbarger left a message on August 23, 2022:
Our sincere condolences and prayers are with all the family at this time.
Michelle Finch left a message on August 23, 2022:
We are praying for strength and peace for your family.
John Martin and Isabell Gonzales left a message on August 23, 2022:
My condolences to the Rowden family. May God give you peace. May the Perpetual Light Shine on your Ganny. Rest in Peace 🙏
Russell, Donna Moore and Family left a message on August 23, 2022:
With love to Virginia and her family
Peace Lily was purchased for the family of Virginia Rowden by Russell, Donna Moore and Family. Send Flowers
Karla and Brian Milson left a message on August 23, 2022:
Larry and Denise, we are sending our thoughts and prayers to you all. May you find peace and comfort knowing she is with our Lord!
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A tree was also planted in memory of Virginia Rowden
JAMES TABOR left a message on August 23, 2022:
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF VIRGINIA. SHE WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND AT LUBBOCK HIGH SHOOL.CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
Tom and Sarah Carter left a message on August 23, 2022:
We will miss you.
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Robert Pawelek left a message on August 22, 2022:
Rowden family, Our thoughts and prayers are with y’all through these times God Bless.
Alison Malone left a message on August 22, 2022:
So many wonderful memories of this sweet, sweet lady. Such a kind soul with a beautiful smile that would light up the room.
Anita Ward left a message on August 21, 2022:
Rest In Peace my sweet Granny. I will miss all the sweet and funny stories Laci and Dawn shared with me. You will always be in my heart. I love you
Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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