Rovena Gail McConnell Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rovena Gail McConnell (Calhoun, Georgia), who passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Rovena may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Edith Smyth DeFriese and Fred DeFriese; her former husband Phil McConnell, Jr.; her brother Hap; her husband Allan; and her grandson Patrick.
