Joan Sowell Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joan Sowell of Decatur, Alabama is shared. Joan, born on September 24, 1946, passed away on September 19, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Sowell to pay them a last tribute.
Joan will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Joan by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Joan is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Joan’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Paul G. Kurtz and Annis (Partenheimer) Kurtz; husband: Stephen A. Sowell; children: Teresa (Teri) Adams, Stephen A. Sowell Jr. (Deborah), Karen A. Morland (Matthew), and Sarah E. Traylor (Derek); grandchildren: Justin Adams, Caitlin Adams (Justin Williams), Shanna Sowell, Clay Morland (Katie Goodson), Ryleigh Morland, Madilynn Morland, Kevin Conrad (Rachel), Dillon Traylor, and Dawson Traylor; great-grandchildren: Silas Adams, Sloan Williams, and Tatum Williams; siblings: Richard P. Kurtz (Bea), Sharon A. Montgomery (Lee Stultz), Martha Sue Salyers (Darrel), James M. Kurtz (Ann), and Joseph J. Kurtz (Ursula); other: Father Ray Runkle.
A rosary will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Lord Catholic Church (3910 Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church or St. Ann's School, 3910 Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603.
