OMA LEE ROWE, age 96, of Irving, Texas for the past 70 years, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 after a short illness. Oma was born on April 15, 1922 to Harry and Mittie Pearson and was raised in the Frisco area. She was married to Manson Price until his death in 1950, then was married to Arthur Rowe for over 60 years until his death in 2013. Oma Lee was a mother to five, a teacher for over 40 years and a member of First Baptist Church in Irving for over 65 years. Her hobbies included oil painting, ceramics, and shopping. She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter Oma Louise Price; sons Lester Rowe, and Robert Price. Left to cherish her memory are son Harry Don Rowe; daughter Sharon Hewitt and husband Ronnie; daughter-in-law Peggy Price; daughter-in-law Yong Cha Rowe; and niece Sandra Barousse. Grandchildren include Rayanne Trimble and husband Keith, Susan Rubac and husband Russell, Beverly Rowe, Brad Rowe, Jason Hewitt and wife Michele, Jeff Hewitt, Joy Martinez and husband Omar, and Andrew Rowe. Family includes 14 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Friends we consider family include Patsy Crisp and John & Laquetta Willis.
A memorial service was held Saturday, May 26th at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at First Baptist in Irving, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in her name to First Baptist Church in Irving, Texas.
SERVICES
Memorial Service
Saturday, May 26, 2018
10:00 AM
First Baptist Church
403 South Main Street
Irving, TX 75060