Donna Gail Rowden's Obituary
Donna Gail Rowden, 74, of Richardson, Texas, beloved wife, devoted mother of three, and cherished grandmother of eight, went peacefully from her home surrounded by loving family into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 22, 2025.
Donna was born on October 27, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Truett and Rose Marie Scarbrough. After graduating from Lake Highlands High School, she attended East Texas State University where she met her husband, Stan Rowden. They married on February 12, 1972.
Following her time at ETSU, Donna worked professionally for a time; however, her lifelong desire was fulfilled when she eventually devoted herself as a full-time wife, mother, and homemaker. She found great joy in creating a warm and welcoming home for family and friends and is remembered for her kind and selfless actions towards everyone around her.
Donna gave her life to Christ at a young age and was a devoted follower of Jesus who cherished her time in prayer and reading the Bible. She was an avid prayer warrior, spending countless hours praying for her family and friends. She and her husband, Stan, faithfully attended First Baptist Garland in Garland, Texas, for many years.
Donna had full faith in the sovereignty of God and took every opportunity to share the love of Christ with those she interacted with, always proclaiming the goodness of God in spite of circumstances.
Her life verse was Galatians 2:20 (ESV): “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Donna was preceded in death by her father, Truett Lee Scarbrough, and mother, Rose Marie Scarbrough.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Stan Rowden; her daughter, Amy Woodard, and husband, John; two sons, Derek Rowden and wife, Natasha, and Lance Rowden; six grandsons, Jake Woodard, Luke Woodard, Ben Woodard, Cole Rowden, Max Rowden, and Seth Rowden; two granddaughters, Abigail Woodard and Skylar Rowden; two sisters, Pam Hagler and husband, Randy, and Paula Odom and husband, Don; nephews, Josh Hagler, Caleb Hagler, and Scott Odom; and niece, Ashley Petrash; and many extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 7, 2025, 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Restland Funeral Home, 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, Tx 75243.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at First Baptist Garland, 801 W. Avenue D, Garland, Tx, with Jim Witt officiating.
Committal Service will be held at the Garden of Cypress at Restland Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, Tx 75243.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Jake and Luke Woodard, and Cole, Max, and Seth Rowden; and nephews: Caleb Hagler and Scott Odom. Honorary pallbearer will be grandson Ben Woodard.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Donna’s name to First Baptist Garland of Garland, Texas. Give | First Baptist Church Garland, TX
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