Darlene Gowan Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Darlene Gowan of Forest City, North Carolina, who passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Darlene Gowan to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to Darlene's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Darlene has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her husband Homer Lee Gowan; and her parents, Glenn Baynard and Francis Gordon Baynard. She is survived by: her sons, Chris Gowan of Forest City and Duane Gowan of Bostic; and her siblings, Sharlene Allred of Cliffside and Ronnie Baynard of Cliffside.
