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Essie Rowley Obituary

Essie B. Cage Rowley was born on December 3, 1927, and passed on August 27, 2015 at Zachary Manor in Zachary, Louisiana. She leaves to cherish her memory, her children: Larry (Myrna) Rowley, Glynn (Jean) Rowley, and Marsha Rowley, of Baton Rouge; six sisters: Sabra (Riley) Duncan, and Jeanette Taylor of Baton Rouge; Joyce (Frank) East of New Orleans; Cheryl McClain and Irma Jackson of Zachary; and Grace (Andrew) Jackson of St. Francisville. One brother, Earl (Rose) Cage of St. Francisville. Seventeen grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt Rowley; her parents, three sons; two grandsons, and a brother. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church of Scotlandville from 8:30 am until religious services at 11:00 am, conducted by Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton. Interment will follow in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary, Louisiana. Carney & Mackey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2015.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jackie Harrell Bates

Acquaintance

August 25, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Juanita Taylor Mathieu and Family

Neighbor

August 25, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

David Torrence and Family

Acquaintance

August 25, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Napoleon Moore and Family

Friend

August 25, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Phyllis Robinson and Family

Acquaintance

August 25, 2020

To the Rowley Family. May you find comfort in the legacy of your beloved, Mrs. Essie B Cage Rowley. The memories of a life well lived, will ease the pain of your loss. She is at peace.

Thomas E & Mamie Smith

September 7, 2015

Everett, Sandra Times & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you

The Young Family

September 4, 2015

To the Essie Rowley Family,
God has selected a great flower from his Garden. A most beautiful flower it was, Essie Rowley. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to your family. May God's richest blessings be bestowed upon your family. Much Love to All

Elaine Pounds Thomas, Scotlandville High Alumnus

September 3, 2015

To Larry, Glen, and Marsha , I will keep you in my prayers

Barbara Levi

September 2, 2015

My prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Ivory Wilson

September 2, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

Cedric & Kisha Merrick

September 2, 2015

Everett & Sandra Times our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Glenda Bell

September 2, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Sherryl Rosaya

September 1, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

BARBARA BLANCHARD

September 1, 2015

Marsha, Larry and Glen and family - you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying that God will comfort you during your time of bereavement.

Rosalind Lombard-Malter

September 1, 2015

To My Family:
As God has blessed my Auntie to live a beautiful life, she is now resting in the presence of the Lord. May you find comfort in knowing that she was loved much by all who knew her. Keeping you in our prayers.

Mickey & Vickie Duncan

September 1, 2015

Rowley Family
Sincere condolences to you in the loss of your mother!

Charlene Johnson Jones and Fanukt

September 1, 2015

To Marsha and family: I was so sorry to hear of the homegoing of your mother. May God continue to keep His loving arms around each of you.

Judy Harrison-Levy ~~~ Scotlandville High

September 1, 2015

May God keep his arms around your family. We trust in thee, we pray for our cousins. Love you.

Elsie Brackens- Pryor and family

September 1, 2015

Marsha and Family,
May God comfort you and your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lawrence and Peggy Millender-Wallace

Lawrence/Peggy Wallace

September 1, 2015

From the staff at Angels on Assignment Healthcare Services our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this bereavement time.

Reshon Clayton

September 1, 2015

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ledoris Allen & Family

August 31, 2015

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.

Blanche Allen Ginyard & Family

August 31, 2015

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