Christine Lorel (Rigsby) Rowell Obituary

We announce the death of Christine Lorel (Rigsby) Rowell of Waynesville, Missouri, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on July 6, 2026, at the age of 83. Christine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Christine Lorel (Rigsby) Rowell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer C. Rigsby and Lorraine L. Rigsby. She is survived by: her daughter Jennifer "Jen" Rowell of Waynesville, MO; her husband Willie Rowell; her sons, Bill Rowell (Tanya) of Waynesville, MO, Sam Rowell (Janel) of Waynesville, MO and Toby Rowell (Catia Santos) of Brussels, Belgium; her grandchildren, Hannah Nisula (Gabe) of Ogden, UT, Liam Rowell (Lauren Vores) of Waynesville, MO, Crismon Rowell of Waynesville, MO, Zander Rowell of Fort Campbell, KY, Rylee Delagarza of Austin, TX and Gabriela Santos-Rowell of Brussels, Belgium; her great grandchildren, Landon Rowell, Nora Nisula and Jamie Nisula; her siblings, Lorel Rigsby Gaffner (Gary) of Waynesville, MO, Elmer "Bud" Rigsby of Waynesville, MO, Kathy Brinson of Overland Park, KS, Merrie Christensen of Carson City, NV and Gordon Rigsby (Cherie) of Waynesville, MO; her mother-in-law Thelma Lanier; her siblings-in-law, Pat Rigsby, Jay Brinson and Jack Christensen; her nephew Andy Brinson; and her niece Missy Childers. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Christine Rowell to the Waynesville Library or the Free Women's Center of Pulaski County and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.