Patricia Ann (Cain) Rowland, of Harrisonville, Missouri departed this life on Monday, October 26th, 2026, at Meadowview in Harrisonville at the age of 87.
Patricia was born on July 11th, 1939, in Graysville, Missouri to Gay and Flossie Cain. She attended grade school in Graysville and proceeded to graduate high school in Livonia, MO. Patricia spent her younger years attending Sunday services at Graysville Baptist Church. She would also spend her summers with family in Washington, picking cherries and cutting asparagus at the local farms. Patricia worked for McGraw Edison of Centerville, Iowa before settling down as a homemaker.
On August 21, 1967, Patricia was united in marriage to Marvel Rowland. Together they had 2 children, Gayle Ann in 1968 and Christie Lynn in 1972. They also shared 2 stepchildren together, Darla and Alan.
Patricia enjoyed her days feeding the birds. She had a keen intelligence for telling people exactly what birds were coming to her feeders. You could also find her always enjoying country music, especially some George Jones and Conway Twitty. Most Saturday nights she was in front of the television tapping her foot and singing along to whoever was playing on RFD TV. Pat also enjoyed playing BINGO at Meadowview. She always had to play with her family and her “Golden girls”. If she wasn’t playing BINGO though, she wanted to be “Ding Ding Dinging” at the casino. Patricia, however, just had a heart for family, she especially enjoyed a good meal, conversation, and board games, no matter the time of year. But at the end of the night, you better not forget to throw in some chocolate cake or ice cream for dessert.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Marvel Rowland. Her parents, Gay and Flossie Cain. 2 sisters, Colleen and Carolene. 2 brothers, Coy and Leonis. Her stepson Alan Rowland, Her nephew Randy Smith. As well as several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her children, Gayle Ann (Rowland) Knowles and husband John, of Harrisonville, MO. Christie Lynn (Rowland) Fowler and husband John, of Queen City, MO. 1 stepdaughter Darla Beth Lusher. Her grandchildren Joshua Knowles, Zachery Knowles, Amanda Knowles (Kevin Wooldridge), and Christopher Fowler (Hannah Fowler). Step grandson, Michael Brett Rowland. And 2 great grandchildren, Zander Wooldridge and Aiden Rowland, along with other friends and relatives.
Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2026 at Rose Cemetery, Graysville, Missouri with interment at Rose Cemetery, Graysville, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Society. Donations can be made through the link or sent in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
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