Mary Owens
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Mary S. "Sue" Owens, age 76 of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Meadows of Kalida.
She was born on October 21, 1944 to Dennis and Inez (Yates) Bowman in Grundy, Virginia. On January 6, 1961 she married Carl "Gene" Owens, who survives.
Sue, a devoted wife and mother, was a faithful member of Restoration Tabernacle Church and was one of the founding members. She led the Food Ministry for the needy, and was the church accountant. Sue devoted her life to her church. She was also a talented seamstress and enjoyed needlecraft and cooking.
Sue is survived by her loving husband Carl "Gene" Owens of Defiance, her daughters, Leona Jacqueline "Jackie" (William Burt) Owens of Defiance, Betty Lenore (Daniel) Wagner of Columbus Grove, OH, and Shirley Jean (Thomas) Hart of Ft. Wayne, IN. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and her siblings, Ricky Bowman, Dennis Bowman, Brenda (Barry) Viars, Connie (Kenny) Ramey, Patty (Clifford) Keene, and Janie Lester, all of Grundy, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Bert Stiltner, and her sister, Julie Justus.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Schaffer Funeral Home, with Rev. Janet Strickland officiating. Due to CDC guidelines, if you are not fully vaccinated, a mask is required to enter the funeral home, and our lounge area will remain closed. Burial will follow the service at Ayersville Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.