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Rowena Livingston Obituary
AGE: 74 • Holmdel
Rowena Powers Livingston, 74, of Holmdel, died of a massive heart attack at her home on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. Rowena was born in Somerville, TN on Jan. 31, 1940 to Robert Herschel and Lois Powers. She and her two siblings, Regina and Rhett, attended Fayette County High School. She also had two half brothers, Robert and Rex, and a half sister, Elizabeth. Her parents and all of her brothers and sisters have predeceased her. After high school, Rowena attended the University of Tennessee and Western Kentucky and was a contestant in the 1958 Miss America Pageant. After college, she became a stewardess for Eastern Airlines and then a flight attendant for United Airlines, from which she retired in February 2002.
Rowena was married in April 1966 to USAF Capt. Donald Livingston at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. After her husband left active duty, he became a pilot for Pan Am and later United Airlines. They moved to NJ and have lived in Holmdel for the last 42 years, where they raised three children, Darrell, Rhett, and Brooke.
Rowena loved and fretted over her children and cherished and fussed over her six grandchildren. She was known for her gracious and outgoing personality, embodying that "Good Ole Southern Charm." Everyone was always welcome at "Club Livingston." No one can quite tell a story like Rowena could.
Rowena's special place was on the Outer Banks in N.C. Every summer, she would gather her clan at their house in Corolla for their annual family vacation. Each child, grandchild, and friend had a special place in her heart.
Rowena is survived by her husband, Donald; her son, Darrell, and daughter-in-law, Debra Post of Fair Haven, their two children, Natalie, 13, and David, 11; son, Rhett, and daughter-in-law, Jennifer of Bluffton, S.C., their two children Ella, 5, and Grace, 18 months; daughter, Brooke Visentini, and son-in-law Jacopo of Chatham, and their children, Luca, 6, and Blake, 3.
A memorial service was held Friday, Sept. 19 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 94 Tindall Road, Middletown. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holmdel Funeral Home. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of sending flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
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Darrell Livingston
September 20, 2014
I'm going to miss you so much mom. I love you!!
Norm & Karen Sanders
September 19, 2014
Dear Don and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of Rowena. We always remember her as the beautiful and gracious lady who graced our community.
Deborah Burkard Berrien
September 19, 2014
I am extremely sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Livingston. I lived 2 houses from the Livingstons for most of my life and she was always very sweet. My condolences to the family.
Eileen Robbins
September 19, 2014
Darrell, Our deepest condolences to you and your family at this very sad time.
Eileen and Harry Robbins
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STEPHEN GRILLO
September 19, 2014
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ROWENA FONDLY W/HER BRIGHT SMILE AND THE KINDNESS SHE SHOWED OTHERS. REST IN PEACE.
Helen Deocampo
September 19, 2014
Don and family,
Paul and I were so saddened to learn of Rowena's passing. We remember with fondness our years in Holmdel raising our families and her pleasant personality.
Helen and Paul Deocampo
Emma Gilson
September 19, 2014
Don and Family,
I am consumed with sadness by the news of Rowena's passing. I have such fond memories of flying with Rowena at United, and our trip to Amsterdam in 1989 with her Mom and Brooke.
She was such a great person and our memories of Rowena will live on forever.
Warmly,
Emma Gilson
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