Edna Winifred Rowan (10 May 1933 - 6 Nov 2019)

In loving memory of Edna Rowan who sadly passed away on 6th November 2019. She was proceeded in death by her husband Harry Rowan. She is survived by her three children Patricia, Mark and Christopher, her sister Christine, and her brother Peter.

Edna had a passion for gardening and knitting. She took great pride in her garden and had received awards for 'Best Garden' in her home town of Aintree. This continued through her voluntary work at Moorgreen Hospital when she would provide the flower arrangements for the clients. Through her passion for knitting she provided an abundance of knitted hats for the premature babies unit at the Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton, Balaclavas for the Homeless in Southampton and Teddy Bears for orphaned children in Africa.

She was known for her wit, her infectious smile, a game lady, and her kind and compassionate spirit.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, 2nd December at the Wessex Vale Crematorium, Bubb Lane, West End, Southampton SO30 2HL at 10:45 followed by a church service at the Sholing Baptist Church, 104 Middle Road, Sholing, Southampton SO19 8FS at 12:00.

Edna has expressed that any donations should go to her chosen charities; Countess Mountbatten Hospice, Cancer Research UK and Southampton Rheumatology Trust (Lupus). Donations by cheque should be made Payable to your chosen charity and may be sent to Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors, 101 Peartree Avenue, Southampton, SO19 7JJ or through 'Just Giving' opposite.