Rowena Weaver

Rowena Weaver, age 94 of Jonesboro, ascended to her Heavenly home while surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She graduated from LA Tech with a Bachelor's in music. She and her husband Benny loved to travel together in their motor home. They made many long lasting friendships in their travels. Ms. Rowena enjoyed adventure and especially loved to fish. She also loved her family dearly and enjoyed time visiting with them. Ms. Rowena taught piano for over four decades. She spent many years teaching piano at schools and in her own home.
Those left to cherish her memory is her sister, Connie (Stewart) Morvant; nephew, Michael Morvant and wife Kim; niece, Michelle (Morvant) Garner and husband Jerry; great nieces, Sienna Morvant, Renee' Morvant; beloved caregiver for many years, Pam Trosclair and husband Paul; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Weaver; parents, Averett and Blanche (Walker) Stewart; brother, Arville "A.O." Stewart; sister in law, Martha Stewart; brother in laws, Henry Morvant, Richard Hosey.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 1:00 PM until time of service. Funeral services are set for 2:00 PM with Pastor Gary Green officiating. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be Paul Trosclair, Donovan Schultz, Royce "R.D." Johnson, Wesley Horton, Scott Garner, Ben Ledbetter.
The family would like to extend Special Thanks to Jackson Parish Hospital and the nursing staff for their excellent patient care during her stay and to the Jackson Parish Sheriff's Senior Patrol.