Rowena Ann Penrod, 86, passed Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Morningside Assisted Living, Raleigh, North Carolina, surrounded by her children and staff. She will be laid to rest at the Putnam Chapel Cemetery, Vinton County, Ohio, with her beloved husband. There will be a commemoration service at a later date.
She was born Aug. 8, 1932, at Waynetown, to Lula Lamb Williams and Walter “Bud”Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dale Penrod; five sisters; one brother; and grandson Ryan Penrod.
She is survived by daughter Marcia (Richard) Sampson; sons, Warren (Barbara) Penrod and David (Sally) Penrod; grandchildren, Joshua (Jennifer) Penrod, Heather (Jeff) Sellers, Jennifer (Jason) Penrod, Jeremy Penrod and Andrew Penrod; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was a retired beautician, spouse of a military veteran and was involved with many volunteer activities to include American Legion and the Air Force Family Services. She was a wonderful crafter.
A special project she won an award for was assisting in establishing Alice’s House in McArthur, Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made in memory of Rowena Ann Penrod to, Vinton County Historical and Genealogical Society, 207 S. Sugar St. McArthur, Ohio 45651.
Arrangements are by Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur.
Please sign her online guestbook at www.cardarass.com.
