Vonna G Rowlands
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Vonna G. Rowlands, 82, of Maryville, TN, formerly Fort Wayne, IN., passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13, 2022.
Vonna was born on December 22, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Ohio, to the late Francis and Mary (Perry) Powell. She was a long-time resident of Fort Wayne, IN, where she worked at the former CFS Kresty Dept. Store and afterward for K-Mart in Fort Wayne, IN, retiring after many years of service.
She was an active member of TOPS for many years in Fort Wayne. Vonna moved to Maryville, TN, in March of 2014 to be close to her daughter and family. She enjoyed crafting, crossword puzzles, playing bingo, and going to Dollywood.
Loving husband, Richard J., predeceased Vonna in 1993, a son, Richard F. in 1988, a brother Ronald E. Powell in 2007, and her precious great-grandson Jordan Wayne Slater-Jenkins in 2009. She is survived by her loving and caring daughter Dawn (Tim) Slater of Maryville, TN, three cherished brothers, Charlie (Susie) Powell of Ney, OH, James (Barb) Powell of Cecil, OH, Gary (Susann) Powell of Bryan, OH, two darling grandchildren, Ashley (David) Fultz of Friendsville, TN, Amanda Slater of Maryville, TN, two adorable great-grandchildren, Zoey and Levi Fultz of Friendsville, TN, and many extended family members.
A celebration of Vonna's life will be held later in the Spring in Fort Wayne, IN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital in her memory.
Condolences for the family may be sent to the family at [email protected].