Freda Gay Rowe

Female 1950 - 2011  (60 years)


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  • Name Freda Gay Rowe 
    Born 29 Aug 1950  Rockbridge Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Social Security Death Index
      Name: Freda G. Hays
      Last Residence: 24440 Greenville, Augusta, Virginia
      BORN: 29 Aug 1950
      Died: 20 Apr 2011
      State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1968)
    Gender Female 
    Died 20 Apr 2011  Augusta Co., VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
      Name: Freda Gay Rowe Hays
      Death Date: 20 Apr 2011
      Death Place: Augusta Co. VA
    Buried Mount Carmel Presbyterian Cemetery, Steeles Tavern, Augusta Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • OBITUARY

      Freda Gay (Rowe) Hays, 60, cherished wife of 43 years to Roger D. Hays of 4182 Old Greenville Road, Greenville entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love and warmth of her family.

      She was born August 29, 1950, in Rockbridge County, a daughter of Janie (Lawhorn) Rowe of Lofton and the late Joseph Franklin Rowe.

      Freda was a lifelong member of Mt. Joy Presbyterian Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Prior to her long courageous battle with Breast Cancer she was employed with Parker Compound Bows, Inc. where she made many good friends. She was also a homemaker which was a career that fulfilled her passion. No house ever felt more like a home with her endearing love shining in every corner. Her love for gardening, cooking, and canning was enjoyed by many. Her loving gentle touch was never more evident than in her flower gardens, which grew radiantly and majestically, matching her kind and compassionate soul.

      Freda was a vibrant spirit who lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed playing slot machines, which gave her "therapy" and peace of mind during her illness. She was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Her greatest love of all was her family.

      In addition to her husband and mother, family members include a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Michael Mahon of Stuarts Draft; and a son, Brian Hays of Greenville. Her long awaited grandson, Seanthomas Patrick Mahon, entered her life in June of 2010 and brought her much pride and fulfillment not to mention "natural medicine".

      She is also survived by beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, Reda Kay (Rowe) and Jimmy Hendricks, Shirley (Rowe) and Wayne Wolfe; special brothers and sister-in-law, Roger Rowe, and Pete and Alicia Rowe. Freda and Reda were blessed enough to share a true twin connection and life-time bond that will never end. She also leaves her many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews who all held a special place in her heart. Her "little princesses" and her "little men" will always hold onto the precious memories of their aunt Freda. A special bond was also shared with her husband's family.

      The family will receive friends at Henry Funeral Home on Friday, April 22, 2011, from 7 until 9 p.m.

      A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Mt. Joy Presbyterian Church in Lofton by the Rev. Clifford D. Caldwell. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

      Active pallbearers will be her nephews and great nephews, Vernon Rowe, Kevin Wolfe, Keith Hendricks, Darin Powell, Scott Campbell, Jeff Eckard, Jimmy Hays, David Walters, and Tommy Bowles.

      Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Fauber, Jim Sumner, Lonnie Cash, Clayton Painter, Finley Campbell, Phillip Painter, and friends and family attending the service.

      A special thank you to the caring staff of the Augusta Health Cancer Center and Hospice of the Shenandoah.

      Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939 or to Mt. Joy Presbyterian Church, 4709 Cold Springs Road, Raphine, VA 24472.

      Freda is now accomplishing her dream of singing in the heavenly choir and soaring above us all as our guardian angel.

      Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
    Person ID I32077  Master File
    Last Modified 8 Nov 2015 

    Father Joseph Franklin Rowe,   b. 18 Apr 1922, Augusta Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 06 Oct 1993, Waynesboro, VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Janie Marie Lawhorn,   b. 13 Oct 1924, Augusta Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Mar 2015, Fishersville, Augusta Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 22 Jun 1946  Staunton, VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
      Name: Joseph Franklin Rowe
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Age: 24
      Birth Date: abt 1922
      Marriage Date: 22 Jun 1946
      Marriage Place: Staunton, Virginia
      Registration Place: Augusta, Virginia
      Father: Amos S Rowe
      Mother: Sadie F Nicely
      Spouse: Janie Marie Lawhorne
      Spouse Gender: Female
      Spouse Race: White
      Spouse Age: 21
      Spouse Father: Houston T Lawhorne
      Spouse Mother: Minnie B Fitzgerald
    Family ID F13455  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Roger D. Hays 
    Children 
    +1. Kimberly Hays
     2. Brian Hays
    Last Modified 8 Nov 2015 
    Family ID F13456  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart