Celebrating the life of
Clara Lois Pinckney Rowland
October 20, 1930 - January 01, 2012
Clara Lois Pinckney Rowland died January 1, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born in Pinckney Colony Bluffton SC on October 20, 1930 the sixth child of Annie Hay Pinckney and Joseph Oliveros Pinckney. She graduated from St. Vincent's Academy to which she remained dedicated her entire life and was honored by St. Vincent's with the McCauley Award. A graduate of the St. Joseph's School of Nursing, Savannah in 1951 she had a life long partnership with the Sisters of Mercy and served as Staff Nurse and ultimately Nurse Night Supervisor at St. Joseph's Hospital.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Henry John Rowland, Jr. and Carol K. Rowland, Ralph Joseph Rowland and Lisa B. Rowland, Angie Rowland Gramlich and Christopher Gramlich, Fran Rowland Robertson and Pat Robertson; her sisters, Frances Cahill, Genevieve O'Connor and Patricia Lowenthal.
She was pre-deceased by her husband of 42 years, Henry John Rowland and her loving daughter, Mary Monica Rowland.
The family will be receiving friends Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Church. A Vigil Service will be held at 6:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church with burial following at Pinckney Colony Cemetery.
The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be sent to either The Pinckney Colony Cemetery Fund, 50 Allen Corner Rd., Okatie, SC 29909 or St. Vincent's Academy, 204 East Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401.
Clara was one of the sweetest women that I have ever known. She loved everyone and welcomed them with open arms. Savannah will not be the same without her. My prayers are with Fran and Pat and the rest of the family. Love to all, Karen
- KAREN R JONES, FLEMING ISLAND, FL
To all the Family, When we think of Clara we think of love,devotion,care and service,just to name a few.We are so sorry for your loss and the loss of all who knew her in so many different ways.We will miss her very much and you will always be in our prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Please know that the entire Rowland Family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time as you deal with the loss of Clara. She will be missed by all.
- Maureen and Steve Spellman, Atlanta, GA
Dear Susie, Mrs. Lowenthal, & Reenie, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Betty Ann & Chris Di Silvestro
- Betty Ann Di Silvestro, Savannah, GA
good bye my friend---you will surely be missed by all--the world is a better place by your being here---do not worry about our plants i will keep them gorgeous until spring-----AtoM
- Bill Atom Adams, savannah, GA
Clara will be deeply missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Ginny Rollins, Roy, UT
Heaven just recieved one of God's finest. I am comforted that Daddy, Mama, Mon, Granny, Uncle Carroll, Uncle Johnny and so many others are with her with open arms . She did SO much for everybody and I will miss her. My prayers and tightest hugs and tears for you Johnny, Angie, Joe, and Mary Frances. Love, Sissy
- Sissy Horn, Summerville, SC
Clara was one of the sweetest women that I have ever known. She loved everyone and welcomed them with open arms. Savannah will not be the same without her. My prayers are with Fran and Pat and the rest of the family. Love to all, Karen
- KAREN R JONES, FLEMING ISLAND, FL
To all the Family, When we think of Clara we think of love,devotion,care and service,just to name a few.We are so sorry for your loss and the loss of all who knew her in so many different ways.We will miss her very much and you will always be in our prayers.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Please know that the entire Rowland Family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time as you deal with the loss of Clara. She will be missed by all.
- Maureen and Steve Spellman, Atlanta, GA
Dear Susie, Mrs. Lowenthal, & Reenie, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Betty Ann & Chris Di Silvestro
- Betty Ann Di Silvestro, Savannah, GA
good bye my friend---you will surely be missed by all--the world is a better place by your being here---do not worry about our plants i will keep them gorgeous until spring-----AtoM
- Bill Atom Adams, savannah, GA
Clara will be deeply missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Ginny Rollins, Roy, UT
Heaven just recieved one of God's finest. I am comforted that Daddy, Mama, Mon, Granny, Uncle Carroll, Uncle Johnny and so many others are with her with open arms . She did SO much for everybody and I will miss her. My prayers and tightest hugs and tears for you Johnny, Angie, Joe, and Mary Frances. Love, Sissy
- Sissy Horn, Summerville, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
