Marie Rowland

Marie Largo Rowland born October 25, 1926 passed away on August 7, 2014 at the age of 87. She was born in E. St. Louis, Illinois. She grew up in South Illinois. In 1944 she married James H. Largo. They had six children. The family moved to Zwolle, LA in 1982. The couple parted on friendly terms in 1986. They both found happiness with another love. Marie married Herbert "Hoover" Rowland on October 22, 1988. Marie was an active member of Aimwell Baptist Church. She loved missions and serves as WMU director at Aimwell. She also served for several years as WMU director of North Sabine Association. She was a volunteer firefighter for Aimwell Fire Department for 13 years. She loved playing table games with friends. She claimed the hearty laughs they had while playing kept her young and happy. Her greatest desires were that each of her family and friends would truly know Jesus as their Savior. Graveside services will be held on August 10, 2014 at 1:30pm at Denning Cemetery in Orient, Illinois. The family will receive friends at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Many, LA from 5-8pm on Friday, August 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Nellie Bullington Kerr; son David Edwin Largo, and granddaughter Michelle Cartier. She is survived by her husband Herbert "Hoover" Rowland of Zwolle, LA; sons Richard Largo and wife Sandra of Florida, David Allen Largo of Utah; daughters Diana Cartier and husband Ric of Texas, LaDonna Largo of Colorado, Ruth Strohfeldt and husband David of Illinois; sister Betty Stipes of Illinois; step-daughters Joanne Terry and husband Gaylon of Texas, Nanci McManigal of Texas; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren, 9 step great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.