Mary Stowe

STOWE

Mary J. Stowe, 59, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 30, 2015 at the Kobacker House, Columbus Ohio. Mary was born November 23, 1955 to Betty and James Stowe of Ottawa, Ohio. Mary was a kind, beautiful and loving person and so thoughtful of others. She was a graduate of The Ohio State University and was employed for 28 years at Oakland Nursery. She worked and lived caring for God's earth.  She loved plants and enjoyed teaching and sharing her passion with others.  She volunteered countless hours working on the annual Rose Festival at the Park of Roses.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert.  Mary is survived by her husband of 22 years, Bobby Joyner and brothers, Sam (Joyce) Stowe of Worthington and Bruce Stowe of Ottawa; stepson Trevin (Diane) Joyner and their children of Tennessee and nephews Ryan (Sarah) Stowe of Worthington and Andrew Stowe of Chicago. She will be especially missed by her Oakland Nurseries' family as well as many other family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial celebrating her life.  It will be held Monday, November 23rd at the Whetstone Park of Roses’ Shelter House between the hours of 4:00 and 7:30 PM. Donations in Mary's memory can be made to Kobacker House or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org). To share memories or condolences please visit www. shaw-davis.com.