Laura Jane (Gross) Rowell

Laura Jane (Gross) Rowell, age 63, of Lexington, South Carolina passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Lexington Medical Center. Laura was born October 15, 1958 in Columbia, South Carolina and the daughter of Darwin Merritt “Bud” Gross and the late Iris Elwanda “Wanda” Davis Gross.

Laura was a graduate of Lexington High School in 1976 and graduated from Columbia College in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

After more than twenty-five years working in the student loan industry, she followed her dream and began teaching in 2009. Her efforts touched the staff and students of Lake Murray Elementary, Gilbert Middle, and Beechwood Middle Schools.

Laura loved cooking, gardening, reading a good book, crocheting, and spending precious time with her grandchildren. She was a devoted daughter, sister and aunt; a loving wife, mother and grandmother; and a dear friend to many.

She was preceded in death by her mother and infant daughter, Lauren Michelle Rowell.

Laura is survived by her husband, Wm. Michael Rowell; her children, Lesley Weston, Jonathan Rowell and daughter-in-law, Summer Rowell; grandchildren, Logan McGuirt, Russell “RJ” Rowell, and Rebekah Rowell; father, Darwin “Bud” Gross; sisters, Nancy McSwain and Beth Hedgepeth; sisters-in-law, Mary Kay Rowell and Jane Mayer; brothers-in-law, Mel McSwain, Nelson Hedgepeth, Rev. Tony Rowell, and Ralph Mayer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service for Laura will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Beulah United Methodist Church, 161 Beulah Church Road, Gilbert, South Carolina. Family visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 PM at the same location.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanlexington.com for the Rowell family.