Rowena M. Crandall

She was born February 26, 1951, in Cooperstown, the daughter of the late Harry and Glory (Lent) Greiner. Following high school Rowena attended Fashion School where she studied cosmetology and became a hair stylist. She was a life-long area resident until moving to South Hill, VA 2009.

Rowena enjoyed music, western movies, and always enjoyed traveling when she had the opportunity to do so. Rowena’s family was very special to her. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her whole life and she loved them dearly. She will be deeply missed by her family and all that knew her.

She is survived by her fiancé Danny Franklin of South Hill, VA; her daughters, Rowena and Randy Hoskins, Endicott, Tracy and Joe Grant of Oneonta, and Patricia and Keith Bassett of Schenevus She is also survived by 3 sisters, Lavonne, Sue, and Judy, as well as her brother Rick; her 14 loving grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and 1 soon to arrive in August.

Rowena was predeceased by her daughter Ann Grant.

A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Bookhout Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen D. Fournier, Milford Center Community Bible Church, officiating.