Yvonne Joy Rowe

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Yvonne Joy Rowe. She was 71 years old and passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayetteville, Georgia, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. In her final days, she prayed to the Lord until she no longer had strength. She is now at peace with her maker. Yvonne was born on September 25, 1953, in Kingston, Jamaica, to Laura Rowe and Lawrence Rowe Sr. and she was the fifth of six children for the couple. She attended Wall Grove High School in Kingston, Jamaica. She migrated to Brooklyn, New York in her early twenties, where she lived for most of her adult life, and in 2006, relocated to Atlanta, Georgia with her two children for a quieter life. Throughout her life in the United States, she worked in various roles: a clerk at Fahnestock & Company, a school attendance clerk, a cafeteria worker, and numerous banking positions. No matter what the job titles were, Yvonne approached each with resilience and dedication. Yvonne was the mother to two wonderful children, Duane "Duaney" Rowe and Natasha "Tasha" Rowe, and they meant the world to her. They were her pride and joy, and they were supportive of each other during good and bad times. After Duane's sudden passing in October 2020, the lives of both Yvonne and Tasha were deeply altered. Yvonne's health declined in the years following Duane's death, and Tasha took on the role of a caregiver. Tasha did all she could to ensure that her mother was provided with the best care possible. She was with her until the end. Yvonne's life was well-lived. Defiant, stubborn, and feisty, she did things her way, and she could be a little pain in the butt at times. Just ask Tasha! Yvonne was very kind and considerate, and her apartment in Brooklyn was always open to family and friends. In addition, she was a creative soul and a natural decorator. She brought beauty and joy to living spaces and the people around her. Her vibrant spirit, strength, and love for her family defined her life. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Yvonne is survived by her loving daughter, Natasha Rowe, her siblings: Fredricka Jackson (sister), Margaret Rowe (sister), and Lawrence G. Rowe (brother); as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss and cherish her memories. Yvonne was also predeceased by her beloved son, Duane Rowe; her brother, Ferdinand Rowe Sr.; sister, Ambrozine Solomon; and her parents, Laura and Lawrence Rowe Sr. In honor of her mother, Tasha encourages awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. It is a journey no one should face alone, and increasing understanding is vital to honoring those affected by it. Special thank you goes out to all who supported Yvonne during this difficult process, including her nurse, certified nursing assistants, the many doctors along with the community of Autumn Meadows. The community looked out for her when she wandered and ensured that she made it home safely. May her soul rest in peace.