Alva Stowe's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2025 in Gastonia, North Carolina

Alva Stowe

July 14, 1921 - August 4, 2025 (104 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

Alva Stowe's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2025 in Gastonia, North Carolina

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McLean Funeral Directors

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Alva Stowe

July 14, 1921 - August 4, 2025 (104 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

Alva Stowe Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 4, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Alva Stowe of Gastonia, North Carolina, born in Dallas, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Alva Stowe or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

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 Alva may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Dalton Stowe, Sr. and Essie Mendenhall Stowe; and his wife Beatrice Stewart Stowe. He is survived by: his son Michael L. Stowe (Betsy Rawls Patterson); his grandson William Webster Stowe (Catherine Rose Stowe); and his great grandchildren, Owen Thomas Stowe and Rose Adira Stowe.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia (700 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Founders Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors (700 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McLean Funeral Directors



Thu

Aug 07

Visitation

1:00 PM

McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia
700 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Thu

Aug 07

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Founders Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors
700 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

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