Jan Sowles

Jan Sowles

Jan Sowles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Quattlebaum Funeral Home on Nov. 25, 2023.

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Jan Sowles, 87, was born on November 4, 1936 in Buffalo, New York. She recently passed away on November 24, 2023 at her residence.

Funeral services for Jan will be held on November 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM CST at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Randolph Memory Gardens. Prior to the service, visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 PM CST at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel.

Jan worked for Compact & Co.

In order to honor Jan's memory, donations can be made to The Parkinson's Foundation at 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Quattlebaum Funeral Home

319 College Street, Roanoke, AL 36274

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