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March 18, 2024

Georgia Mae Rowe

Georgia Mae Rowe

Georgia Mae Rowe, 84, of Taylorsville, passed away on the evening of Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her residence.

She was born to the late James D. Keller and Elizabeth Dishman, in Catawba County. She was a homemaker that cherished her family and friends, and she loved her dogs. Georgia attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Rowe; her previous husband, Junior Duncan; brothers, Sam and Jim Keller; and sisters, Hazel Hedrick and Edna Craig.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory two brothers, Stephen Keller and wife Kathy of Claremont, and Monroe Keller of Hickory; a daughter, Chris Fortner; three grandchildren, Thomas Fortner, DJ Fortner, and Alvin Moretz; a great-granddaughter, Brandy Roop; and a number of nieces and nephews. Along with family, Georgia has a few special friends, Arvella Sigmon and Helen Shook.

Visitation will be at Little River Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Jeff Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Little River Baptist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, all donations can be made to Little River Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.

Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com.

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