Karen Sue Rowland

Karen Sue Rowland, age 61, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky.  Born Wednesday, June 8, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Wanda Kilburn.  Her loving husband, of 45 years, is Bernie Gilbert Rowland of Stanford.  Karen was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.  Karen loved shopping, yard sales, and going to flea markets. 

In addition to her husband, Karen leaves behind three sons, Edgar Lee Rowland of Florence, Kentucky, Joseph Matthew Rowland of Casey County, Kentucky, and Gilbert David Rowland (Crystal Hawkins) of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; two daughters, Caren Farrer of Stanford, and Michelle Denise Kidd (Darrell) of Casey County; fifteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Vernon Neal of Florida; three sisters, Diana Cecil (Todd), and Lora DeWalt (John) both of Florence, and Sandy Mercer (Jon) of Villa Hills, Kentucky; and several other extended family members and friends who mourn her passing.

Cremation Rites have been honored.

A Public Visitation will be held 5-7PM Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Fox & Friend Funeral Home. 

A Public Memorial Service will begin 7:00PM Wednesday at the funeral home.  Bro. David Gambrel will officiate the service.

Memorial Contributions suggested to Karen Sue Rowland Memorial Fund, c/o Fox & Friend Funeral Home, 312 West Main Street, Stanford, KY 40484.

Fox & Friend Funeral Home, Stanford, is entrusted with Karen’s arrangements.  Guest Book at www.friendfuneralhomes.com.

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