Viola Ruth (Lee) Rowden Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on April 24, 2026, at the age of 96, Viola Ruth (Lee) Rowden of Dixon, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Viola is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Viola's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Clark and Anna Irene Lee (Helton); her son Mark Rowden; her sisters, Kathleen "Kathy" Deardeuff and Betty Hickey; and her great grandchild Ryan Lekey.
She is survived by: her sons, Randy Rowden (Anita) of Dixon and David Rowden (Joanie) of Iberia. She is also survived by seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Union Cemetery.
