J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Rowsey, Erma Wood

Friday, October 30, 2009

Erma Wood Rowsey, 71, of Hopewell VA., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Rowsey was born in North Carolina and had been a long time resident of Hopewell. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, a member of Calvary Love Ministries and the retired Deli Manager for Randolph Market. Mrs. Rowsey was preceded in death by her parents, George M. and Pauline Dunn Wood and her husband Lewis Junior Rowsey. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon R. Lewis of Hopewell, two sons, Gary M. Rowsey of Disputanta, Dana M. Rowsey of Chesterfield County, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three sisters, Nancy W. Carr of Carrsville, VA, Joyce W. Davis of Virginia Beach, VA, and Dorothy W. Hahne of Prince George, VA. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. in Calvary’s Love Ministries with Rev. Rocky Shearin officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary’s Love Ministries, 118 S. 11th Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia, 23860. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Virginia for the compassionate care shown during her illness. A special thank you to Joyce for her dedication. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Dana, Gary and Sharon,

We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Erma. We will always remember her infectious "cackle", and her undying love for her family. I am sorry I could not be there with you all today due to nursing school, but I can hear Aunt Erma in the back of my mind saying, "Now don't you miss that class for me"! All of us send our love, comfort and prayers and know that we are with you all in spirit.

Stacy and her girls - Morgan and Taylor (the twins) and Dylan

Posted by: Stacy White at November 2, 2009 01:48 PM

To the whole Rowsey family, we send our deepest condolences. I've known Erma my whole life, she was my grandparents neighbor and good friend. Im going to miss seeing her, its just not going to be the same when I visit my grandparents. I still remember Lou too. Now there together and watching down on everyone. R.I.P. Erma, we're going to miss you!

Posted by: Roxanne Bennett at November 1, 2009 09:22 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families. We will remember Aunt Erma as a fun loving and kind lady who was always there when she was needed. Her laugh was contagious. For sure, she is with my mom, dad and Uncle "Junie" in a better place. We will miss her.

Cousin Joe(y) and Family

Posted by: Joe and Harriet Spicer and daughters at November 1, 2009 08:58 PM

To the Rowsey Family

I just wanted you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Erma was such a special lady and a lots of fun to be around. It was an honor to know her.

Posted by: Peggy Neddo at November 1, 2009 10:51 AM

Dana, Gary, and Sharon,

We are so sorry to hear about your mom. It was great to have known her. The Rowsey family is in our prayers.

The Berg family

Posted by: Berg family at October 31, 2009 06:38 PM

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER.SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON.IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE LET US KNOW .YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
DIANE & BURT DEVERS

Posted by: DIANE DEVERS at October 31, 2009 03:23 PM

To all the Rowsey Children,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a nice person and friend. Take comfort in knowing she is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless you all,
Sandy Lassiter

Posted by: Sandra Lassiter at October 31, 2009 10:39 AM

As Joyce's good friends we have come to know Erma through Joyce during these last few years and we know how much Erma meant to those who loved her. We extend our deepest sympathy.

Greg, Gil, Jim, Davis and Dana
FISC Norfolk Office of Counsel

Posted by: Dana Smith at October 31, 2009 10:31 AM

On behalf of all of Joyce's co-workers at the Office of Counsel in Norfolk and Mechanicsburg, PA, please accept our deepest sympathies. Although we only knew Erma through Joyce, we know that she was a remarkably strong and gracious woman. We also know she is now resting peacefully with the Lord. To Erma's children and her sisters, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Winthrop
FISC Norfolk Office of Counsel

Posted by: Jim Winthrop at October 31, 2009 09:50 AM