Darlene Gowan, 73
Darlene Gowan, 73
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Darlene Gowan, 73, of Forest City, died Saturday, February 21, 2026.
She was the widow of Homer Lee Gowan, and a daughter of the late Glenn and Francis Gordon Baynard. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church and had been President of the American Legion.
She is survived by her sons, Chris Gowan of Forest City, and Duane Gowan of Bostic; her sister, Sharlene Allred of Cliffside; and her brother, Ronnie Baynard of Cliffside.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Bethany Baptist Church. The Rev. Lane Goff and Rev. Chris Fox will officiate. Burial was private at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
359 East Church Street P.O. Box 190, Bostic, NC 28018
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