Jean Scott Rowe

Jean Goodwin Rowe, 89, passed away June 15, 2021 in hospice care in Burlington, North Carolina.   Living most of her life in Newport, NC, she had also previously resided in Pennsylvania and California. 

Jean was born to George Goodwin and Mary Dixon Goodwin in 1932 in Craven County, North Carolina. She attended Alliance High School, Alliance, NC, graduating in May 1950. 

Jean married Jerry Rowe in August 1949 and they had three children:  Gregory, Luther, and Jay. 

She worked for many years for Sears and was very involved in her church.  Jean loved taking care of her family, traveling, and gardening. 

Jean is survived by her granddaughter Alexis Goralczyk and husband Bill;  grandson Jacob Rowe and wife Venessa;  great grandchildren Storm, Gage, Tyanna, Samantha and Kaylin; son-in-law, Ken Hamm; and daughter-in-law, Brenda Rowe.  She is also survived by her sister Margaret Smith and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jerry; her sons Gregory, Luther, and Jay; her sister Wilma Boyd; and her brother Bill Goodwin. 

Hers was a life well-lived.  We will miss her in our lives, but will hold her in our hearts forever. 

No formal services are being planned locally at this time. Interment next to her husband will take place at a later date in Morehead City, North Carolina. You may leave an online condolence by visiting www.omegafsc.com. Arrangements are in the care of Omega Funeral Service & Crematory. 

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