In Loving
Memory

Rosario Rivera Owens

Nov 28, 1932 – Jan 11, 2016

Rosario Rivera Owens, 83, of Louisa and formerly of Petersburg, VA passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Cullen Owens, Sr, her parents and two brothers. Rose was a member of Gum Spring United Methodist Church and retired from J.C. Penney’s as a hair stylist and color specialist. An accomplished artist and craftsman, she was also a former member of the Petersburg Art League. She is survived by her son, James C. Owens, Jr. and wife, Karen and their children, Jamie, Elizabeth, Mason and Robert; her son, Joseph B. Owens, III and wife, Teresa, and their children Sarah Owens-Prater and Joey, including two great-granddaughters, Madysen and Makenzie Prater, four sisters, two brothers and Rose’s dear friend, Henry Herrera and her beloved dog, Chico. A visitation and service will be held at Gum Spring United Methodist Church, 191 Cross County Road, Gum Spring, VA on Saturday, January 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. with services to begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at Southlawn Memorial Park, 1911 Birdsong Road, South Prince George, VA on Monday, January 18,, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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