Margie C. Rowden

December 31, 1945 - December 28, 2012

Margie C. Rowden, 66, of Springfield, died at 6:15 am, Friday, December 28, 2012 at
Memorial Medical Center. She was born December 31, 1945 in Springfield to Ralph and Beatrice Gallagher Graham. Margie married Earl Rowden on July 4, 1964. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband Earl; two sons Lee (Beth) Rowden of Loami and Scott (Vicki) Rowden of Springfield; five grandchildren, Morgan, Cady, Logan, Colton, Brayden; two God daughters, Kris Dennison and Jessi Hendricks both of Taylorville and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Margie was a resident of Springfield all her life and was a homemaker.

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Jams and Alicia Grigsby posted on 1/4/13

To Earl and her boys... Lish and I were so saddened to hear of Carol's passing. She was one of the sweetest people we have ever known. We still remember an afternoon on our back deck with Earl and Carol and what a nice time we had. The boys used to come over and mow our yard at 1519 Homewood some summers. Theres nothing that can fill the void left by someone like Carol, but to have known her is to have known a truly wonderful person. I can still hear her voice on the phone when I called to let her know Earl was working late again! Our deepest sympathy. James and Alicia Grigsby.

Ron Burris posted on 1/4/13

Earl My heart goes out to you and your family. With deepest sympathy Ron Burris (FedEx Family)

Don & Karen Matthews posted on 12/31/12

Earl, Lee, Scott and family....Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as you adjust to this tremendous loss. Can't believe we've known you all for over 45 years, Carol was a friend from the first time we met. She was so special with a smile always on her face. She would do anything for anyone. As years passed, we did not see very often, but when we would run into each other always a smile and sharing the love of family. As you all grieve, remember faith, family and friends will bring you through. Her smile and love will be in your hearts forever. Not only in your hearts, but shared with those who were lucky enough to have known her in their life. Blessings to Carol and all if you.

Mike and Maggie McMasters posted on 12/31/12

For all of us that were fortunate to be loved by Carol, we were blessed. Love of family was so precious to her. What a sweet, kind caring person. Carol once told us that when she couldn't sleep at night, that she would ask God to wrap his loving arms around her and comfort her, then she would sleep. Now, she has comfort for all eternity. Earl, Lee, Scott, Beth, Vicki and all her grandbabies, may God be with you all in your time of grief. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Mike and Maggie

mary stelzriede posted on 12/31/12

carol was very dear friend we live next door to each other she was very special friendto me .Iwill always rember her

Shirley Meece Crowe posted on 12/31/12

Dear Brother and family I will always remember 12/26/2012 when we all gathered around Carol. She smiled at all of us, Told us all how much she loved us. She thanked all of us for being such a great part of her life. Earl, she love to tell us how much. She would introduce as her as her sister or brother. She always made us feel she enjoyed being a part of our family. I'm going to miss her until I see her again Love all of you Shirley

Ilene Casebeer posted on 12/30/12

Dear Earl and family.. No matter where, no matter when - Carol greeted me like family. From my first days at FedEx, when I broke my elbows, Earl and Carol offered to get groceries, take me to the doctor..whatever I needed. Those first days were 30 years ago..and family I became. My heart goes out to all of you. All of your FedEx family, Earl, send their hugs. Love - Ilene

Janice Estes posted on 12/30/12

To the Rowden Family, Though we only knew her and her family a short while, we became good friends. She was our mother's (Jenneth Hampton) roommate at Capital Care Center. We could always feel safe when we left because they watched and took care of each other when we could not be there. Carol was such a good and kind person, she will be missed by all of us. The Jenneth Hampton Family Janice, Joyce, Jennifer, Jack & James

Sue Neuber posted on 12/30/12

We met 58 years ago. We became fast friends even intermingling families. Her mother became my aunt and mine hers. Later my brother made her a part of our family legally. Carol was the most loving and giving friend to all. She takes a part of my heart with her. I am so glad she knows our Savior. I am sure she'll greet me at our Saviors gate. Heaven is a better place with her there.

Kris Dennison - (Greg Summers-Jessi Hendricks) posted on 12/30/12

I can't even begin to explain what all Carol has done for me. From the time I was a young child and she taught me love was so much more than a word. She always made me FEEL loved and safe. Till now being a friend and a mom. There have been so many great times laughing and also crying sharing life that I couldn't begin to pick only a couple to tell. I don't remember a birthday that I didn't look up and see her both for mine and Jessi's aswell. She made Greg feel like he was family here even though his was so far away. And she has always been such an important part of Jessi's life. God-mother doesn't describe it. Jessi always loved their "little talks". Carol always seemed to find the good in things. She came into peoples lives and touched them in many ways--always for a reason. looking back through the years I can't see anyone that that she didn't help somehow. She was an amazingly special Wife, Mom, Nana, Friend.

MB posted on 12/30/12

I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the Rowden family. May those precious memories of your dear loved one Margie be foremost in your hearts and minds along with this wonderful promise that Jesus made at John 5:28,29. If you would like to know more please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] Again, my sincere condolences.

vicki rowden posted on 12/30/12

You were a true inspiration and a wonderful Nana!! Thanks for looking over me so well for my parents. Now you can all watch over us together.

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