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Nancy Herring Rowell
We are heartbroken to share that Nancy Herring Rowell, age 78, of Lumberton, passed away in her home Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 after bravely facing cancer. She was born on Oct. 27, 1946 to the late Letha Rome Herring and Janie Rice Rhodes.
Nancy graduated from Kings College in Charlotte, N.C. She worked in finance at the Robeson County Public Health Department for over 20 years, and then at the Town and Country Movie Theater for several years after she retired from the Health Department. In her later years, she spent countless hours reading books and creating beautiful quilts. Her time by the Shallotte River, watching for herons and jumping fish, was a source of great joy.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Price.
She is survived by her partner, Dennis Michael McCarthy; daughters, Ashley (Tim) Roberts and Rebecca (David) Watkins; stepsons, Thomas Rowell, Steven Rowell, Kenneth Rowell and Edward Rowell; her sister, Sue (Norman) Klase; nephews, Norman III and Kevin; and two grandchildren.
The visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel.
Online condolences can be made by visiting: http://www.FloydMortuary.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mary lynn Huggins Walters
Yesterday
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Stephen Batchelor
Yesterday
Dear sweet Nancy always brought me a smile at EMSshe will be truly missed. Rest well m’luv
Dorene Hardin
Yesterday
Nancy was always smiling, always kind, and would always look at the funny side of whatever was going on.
That’s how I remember her at the health dept.
Enjoy your slumber Nancy!
Condolences to the family.
Angie Sealey
Yesterday
Nancy was a 1 in a million lady with a heart of gold, and she will be missed greatly. We both started working at the movie theater at about the same time and became good friends, just like everyone else that was lucky enough to work with her there. She was loved by all, and I was blessed immensely to have known her. I'll definitely miss our talks, and she always had the warmest of hugs! Even my family loved her! Fly high with your daughter and the angels you beautiful lady! Love, Angie Sealey
Frankie C. Britt
Yesterday
Sorry to hear of Nancy’s passing. May her memories bring you loving memories.
Yulonda McLean
Yesterday
Nancy your smile and laugh will be forever etched in my heart ❤ You will be greatly missed my friend. Love you, y
Barbara Collins Sealey
Yesterday
May the love of friends and family help you through your grief and the memories you have with Nancy give you comfort. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beverly McCallum
Yesterday
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Nancy was my co-worker at Town and Country for many years, she was a loving and caring person. I will treasure the memories we made at T & C and our lunches at Abigal's on Tuesdays. She will truely be missed on this earthly side. Rest on my friend. Praying for strength for the family as they process this transition.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins
Yesterday
My heartfelt condolences are extended to the family & friends of Ms. Nancy Herring Rowell during this most difficult time. I pray that Gods caring and comforting presence will help ease the pain of your loss.
Corliss Bradley
September 21, 2025
A beautiful light is gone from Tanglewood Terrace. We valued Nancy’s practical wisdom, her humor, and her long standing helpfulness to her neighbors.
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