Ellen Adeana Rowland passed away on October 21, 2026, in Branson, Missouri, at the age of 92.
She was born on November 14, 1933, in Bulls Gap, Tennessee, grew up in Bulls Gap and graduated from school there before beginning her working life. After high school, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked as a telephone operator. She later moved to Branson and started her family.
In Branson, Adeana worked for Piggly Wiggly downtown as a checker, where she became a familiar and friendly face to many. She later worked for Harts and Consumers as a meat wrapper and was also a proud union member. In later years, she worked cleaning hotels for the Riverboat and the Rowland Motel.
Adeana was a woman of many talents and simple joys. She enjoyed sewing Yo-Yos, making quilts and crafts, and spending time doing puzzles. She loved blue glass and had a beautiful collection of pieces. Adeana was also a 25-year breast cancer survivor, a testament to her courage and determination. Above all, she cherished her family and took great pride in raising her four children and staying active in the lives of her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three of her children, Lisa Gay Rowland Stevens, Judy Rowland, Timothy Rowland and her mother, Gypsy McCravey. She is survived by her son, Dale Rowland and his wife Mary of Springfield; her half sister, Brenda Raaen of Boise, ID; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and one great-great-grandson. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Cremation arrangements are in the care of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home & Crematory, Branson.
