Sidwell, Virginia Rower – 1915-2012

ROWER, SIDWELL, SIPES

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Date: 7/25/2024 at 09:51:11

Virginia Rower Sidwell, 96, passed away February 2, 2012, at her home in Huntsville, Alabama. She was born June 27, 1915 in Fort Jennings, Ohio to Harold and Virginia Rower. Virginia was a school teacher in Ohio for 25 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and reading, as well as spending time with her family. Virginia is survived by her children, Rolin (Jibby) Sidwell, Carolyn (Jim) Sipes, Beth Sidwell, Phyllis Sidwell, Keith (Kay) Sidwell, Lawrence (Chris) Sidwell; eleven grandkids, and eleven great-grandkids.
A celebration of her life was held for Virginia on February 11, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Virginia was put to rest at Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins.
A memorial in Virginia's honor is set up to Olney Friends School in Barnesville, OH.
Published In Des Moines (IA) Register; Sunday, February 26, 2012, Page 9B