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Dorothy Owens Obituary
Born June 3, 1923, in Denmark, SC, she was the last born of Annie Lee Templeton Zorn and Silas Eaves Zorn. She graduated from Denmark-Olar High School. Mrs. Owens was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Lowell Burns Owens; eight brothers, John Richard Zorn, William Brunie Zorn, James Daniel Oliver Zorn, Ruby Allen Zorn, Silas Eugene Zorn, Sammuel Sebastian Zorn, Emory Zorn, Edward Ernest Zorn; and four sisters, Susan Wilhelmenia Zorn Kennedy, Katherine Zorn Lancaster, Jessie Lee Zorn Lancasater and Daisy Lee Zorn.
Surviving are two children: a son, James Burns Owens Jr. “Jimmy” and his wife Geri of Daniel Island, and a daughter, Rosalyn Owens Finnegan and her husband James Joseph “Jimmy” Finnegan of Charleston. Also six grandchildren, James Burns Owens Jr. “Jamie” of Lugoff, Julie Owens Jeffers and husband Mark of Blythewood, John Lowell Owens of Daniel Island, Jill Crider McDonald and husband Lindsay of Bamberg, James J. “Jamie” Finnegan III of Mt. Pleasant, Drew Patrick Finnegan and wife Christy of Charleston; and six great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Owens was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Govan. Her love of flowers and gardening often afforded her the privilege and honor of placing flowers in the church. She loved by giving and she gave so much of herself to so many. She will be greatly missed, always loved and forever cherished.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to those who cared for her and stood vigil throughout her last years. The family will receive friends and family at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Finnegan Jr. at 736 Woodward Road, Charleston, Tuesday, April 15, from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Govan, P.O. Box 847, Denmark, SC 29042 or to Hospice of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Ave., Charleston, SC 29405.
Arrangements by McAllister-Smith of Charleston and Mercer Funeral Home of Denmark.
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Joe Davis
April 14, 2008
Jennifer and I are sorry for your loss. I lost my mother in 1993 and still miss her dearly. We shall pray for The Lord's grace upon your family during this time of sadness.
Becki McSwain
April 14, 2008
Rosalyn, we are so sorry for your loss. I know how close you were and what good care you took of Mrs Dorothy. She was truly a gentle person and above all, a lady. Please know that we are thinking about you.
Becki and Dr. Kolehma
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