Joy Lynn Rowan, aged 68, entered the presence of her Savior surrounded by her family on June 30, 2024 in South Carolina. Joy was born on July 10, 1955, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Rev. Ralph and Wilma McGilvra.
She graduated from Tallahassee Christian School 1973 and went on to study music and art at Bob Jones University. In September 1979, she married Mark D Rowan of Greer, South Carolina.
Joy is survived by her husband of 44 years, Mark D Rowan; her sons, Mark C (Carri) Rowan, Daniel (Kelsey) Rowan, and Brendon (Amy) Rowan; and her five beloved grandchildren, Mason, Aimee, Jaxon, Eli, and Ivy. She is also survived by her siblings, Judy (Stephen) Selby and Paul (Susan) McGilvra. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Joy dedicated her life to serving God through her music, calligraphy, and artistic abilities. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her kindness, hospitality, generosity, and loving spirit will be remembered forever.
A visitation for Joy will be held Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at Suber Road Baptist Church, 445 S Suber Rd, Greer, SC 29650.
A funeral service will be held on July 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Suber Road Baptist Church, 445 S. Suber Road, Greer. A committal service will occur at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29609.
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