Princess L. Owings, 88 of Marion passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025 at Marion General Hospital. Princess was born June 6, 1937 in Prospect, Ohio to the late Hubert and Mildred (Long) Biggerstaff. She was married December 23, 1956 to Kenneth “Pete” Owings Jr. who survives. She is also survived by children Douglas (Julie) Owings of Delaware, OH, Sherman (Julia) Owings of Hepburn, OH, Thomas (Sharlene) Owings and Sally (Allen) Brokaw of Mt. Gilead both of Mt. Gilead, OH, 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother William Biggerstaff.
Princess farmed with her husband for several years and last worked at Verizon. She graduated from Pleasant High School in 1955.
A memorial service will be held to honor the life of Princess Owings on Saturday, November 22 at Hope Family Church, 197 E. Center St. Marion, Ohio 43302. Visitation will start at 1:00 pm and a service at 2:00 pm followed by a social time. The staff of Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.cremationservicesofohio.com
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