ELLA LEE ROWE

ELLA LEE ROWE, affectionately known to many as "Susie and Sue Katt", was born in Cuba; Sumter County, Alabama on January 10, 1958 to the Blessed biological union of the late Earl Johnson and Mary Harmon. Yet, she was lovingly raised by Bro. Arvell and Sis. Maxine Johnson. She peacefully transitioned to the Will of God at her residence, surrounded by loving family January 7, 2026 at 9:40 a.m. Service of Remembrance and Life Celebration is slated for Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. from Pine Grove Baptist Church, 3326 Walton Road 6, Yantley, (Lisman Route), AL. Interment and Service of Committal follows in Pine Grove Cemetery. Minister Jo Ann Johnson-Scott will offer words of comfort and consolation; Rev. Willie D. Burton is church pastor. Sister Rowe will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to funeral time. Visitation for family and friends is scheduled Friday evening (Jan. 16th) from 2-5:00 p.m. at Weatherly Funeral Home.

Susie accepted Christ at an early age and became a devoted member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Yantley, Alabama. Throughout her life, she served faithfully in many roles, including Sunday School Teacher, Pastor's Aid President, Financial Secretary, and Church Usher. Her dedication to her church and her community was evident in everything she did.

In her early years, Susie attended Kinterbish Junior High School, where she graduated in 1972. She continued her education at Sumter County High School and proudly graduated with the Class of 1976. Following high school, Susie enrolled at Stillman College, where she studied for four years and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, graduating with the Class of 1980. After completing her studies, Susie married the love of her life, Robert Earl Rowe. Their marriage flourished for 45 beautiful years until God called her home.

Susie had a deep passion for cooking, baking, and feeding others, and she found joy in caring for the neighborhood children who were always welcome in her home. She was a dedicated and hardworking woman who spent many years employed at the Rocking Chair Truck Stop in Cuba, Alabama, as well as BG's Burger in York, Alabama. She also worked at the TA Truck Stop in Russell, Mississippi. Because of her love for children and her commitment to her community, she later served as a substitute teacher in the Sumter County School System.

Susie leaves to cherish her memories: her devoted husband of 45 years, Deacon Robert Rowe; One daughter, Elkeyver Rowe, and her partner, James Williams; One grandson, Cameron Rowe; Two granddaughters, Carmen Rowe, of Cuba, Alabama and Antasian Moore, of Meridian, Mississippi; Two great- grandchildren, Isiah Moore and lyana Moore both of Meridian Mississippi; One stepson, Marcus (Delorus Toudle-) Horn of Cibolo, Texas; One stepdaughter, Barbara Bolden of Choctaw, Alabama; Fifteen step-grandchildren and Ten step-great-grandchildren; One godson, Reverend Kenneth Bell of Cuba, Alabama; Six sisters: Glossie Harmon of Boston, Massachusetts; Barbara Childs of Birmingham, Alabama; Eleanor (Paula) Kendrick of Boston, Massachusetts; Lenora Johnson of Cuba, Alabama; Joann (Conston) Scott of Shuqualak, Mississippi; and Ester Byrd of San Bernardino, California; three brothers: Walter Harmon of Cuba, Alabama; Johnnie (Beverly) Johnson of Chicago, Illinois; and Walter Johnson of Chicago, Illinois; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Johnson and Ella Deloise Rowe; two best friends, Christine Crawford and Carolyn E. Ivory; and two special friends, Geraldine Tanks and Grace Hall-King. Susie is also remembered by a multitude of other relatives and friends who will forever love and miss her dearly.

To her devoted husband of 45 years, Deacon Robert Rowe and the entire Rowe Family, we at Weatherly Funeral Home, offer to each of you our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Our prayer remains that your abiding faith in God will continue to comfort, to strengthen and sustain you during your time of most profound sorrow.