Photo courtesy of Floyd Mortuary and Crematory Inc. - Lumberton
Lumberton, North Carolina
Oct 27, 1946 – Sep 19, 2025
We are heartbroken to share that Nancy Herring Rowell, age 78, of Lumberton NC, passed away in her home Friday, September 19, 2025 after bravely facing cancer.
She was born on October 27, 1946 to the late Letha Rome Herring and Janie Rice Rhodes.
Nancy graduated from Kings College in Charlotte, NC. She worked in finance at the Robeson County Public Health Department for over 20 years, and then at the Town and Country Movie Theater for several years after she retired from the Health Department. In her later years, she spent countless hours reading books and creating beautiful quilts. Her time by the Shallotte River, watching for herons and jumping fish, was a source of great joy.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Price.
She is survived by her partner, Dennis Michael McCarthy; daughters, Ashley (Tim) Roberts and Rebecca (David) Watkins; stepsons, Thomas Rowell, Steven Rowell, Kenneth Rowell, and Edward Rowell; her sister, Sue (Norman) Klase; nephews, Norman III and Kevin; and two grandchildren.
The visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel, with the Rev. Jeff Blackburn officiating.
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In loving memory to a friend and co worker at the health department. May God bless Nancy's family at this time, and may they be comforted by God' loving care. I will always cherish the time I spent with Nancy.
Margie Hinson
September 25, 2025 | Wilmington, NC | Friend
Such a sweet friend and coworker, who is going to be missed by many. I send my condolences to the family and many friends.
Melissa
September 24, 2025 | Coworker
I was coworker, friend, and I have many fond memories of our time at the Health Dep. I will miss her.
Linda Hughes
September 24, 2025 | Friend
Nancy was a wonderful person. Sending prayers to all of her family
Lisa Gause
September 23, 2025 | Coworker
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Mae McDuffie
September 23, 2025 | Lumberton, NC | Coworker
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sandra Sanderson
September 23, 2025 | Pembroke
Debra Brown Patterson
September 23, 2025 | Fayetteville, NC
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mary lynn Huggins Walters
September 22, 2025 | LUMBERTON, NC | Classmate
Dear sweet Nancy always brought me a smile at EMSshe will be truly missed. Rest well m’luv
Stephen Batchelor
September 22, 2025 | Red Springs, NC | Friend