Christine Stadelman Rowe, age 73 of Knoxville, passed away on July 14 at her home with her husband by her side.
Mrs. Rowe was preceded in death by her father, Henry Stadelman, and her younger, brother Guy William Stadelman.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Rowe, and her two sons: Thomas Rowe Jr. and his wife Becky, and grandchildren Leah and Ben, and Andrew Rowe, his wife Niccole, and grandson Alex. She also is survived by her mother, Theresa Stadelman, and three brothers, Henry (Susie) Stadelman, Bernard Stadelman (Paula), and Tony (Tammy) Stadelman.
Mrs. Rowe loved her two sons and worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for them throughout her life. She also had a special place in her heart for her two daughters-in-law and three grandchildren.
Mrs. Rowe was born in Pittsburgh and grew up on Mount Washington. She graduated from St. Mary of the Mount High School and attended Carlow College for two years.
She moved with her new husband to Knoxville in 1972, where she lived for the rest of her life. She was a practicing Catholic with a strong faith in God and was a faithful member of All Saints Church.
Mrs. Rowe sacrificed much to create opportunities for both sons, including working hard for many years to fulfill their dreams of going to college and earning degrees from Auburn University.
Of the many jobs she worked throughout her life, her last one was her favorite. It was at the Parkwest Medical Center gift shop, where she enjoyed being with her co-workers and greeting and helping customers in the shop. She took pride in dressing nicely for work and especially loved wearing festive outfits for holidays to brighten everyone’s day.
Mrs. Rowe was a kind and generous person who was loved by all who knew her, and she lent a helping hand to many people throughout her life. She will be sorely missed.
A funeral Mass for Mrs. Rowe was held at All Saints Church on July 22. Family and friends gathered at Edgewood Cemetery following the Mass for a burial service.
Donations in Mrs. Rowe’s memory may be made to the Glioblastoma Research Organization.