Edna C. Rowe, R.N., 79

BRIDGEVILLE - Edna C. Rowe, R.N., of Bridgeville passed away peacefully Friday, July 6, 2007, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 79.

Mrs. Rowe was born Jan. 8, 1928, in Laurel, daughter of the late Charles and Rebecca (Venables) Conaway.

She was a longtime resident of Bridgeville, moving there in 1948 after her marriage to Ricahrd R. Rowe.

She was a proud 1948 graduate of the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing. Following graduation from nursing school, she worked as a visiting nurse for the Department of Public Health, Georgetown.

In 1967 and for the next 15 years, she lovingly cared for many patients at the Seaford Manor House infirmary.

Mrs. Rowe was very athletic and was an avid golfer and bowler. She was also a very good bridge player.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Conaway.

She will be sorely missed by her husband of 59 years, Richard R. Rowe; two sons, Kevin R. Rowe of Bridgeville and Gregory L. Rowe and his wife, Kyna, of Seaford; two grandchildren, Sarah Taylor of Phoenix, Ariz., and Brandon Rowe of Seaford; and a sister, Lina Rolph of Seaford.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bridgeville Cemetery, Laws Street, Bridgeville. The Rev. Diane Melson will officiate.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the SPCA of Georgetown, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947; or the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A St., Wilmington, DE 19801.

Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville.