Virginia Lou Rowan, 63, of Great Bend, Kansas, earned her heavenly wings May 16, 2019 at Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Kansas. The daughter of George and Faye Morrison, she was born in Great Bend, Kansas on March 18, 1956. She was a dedicated partner, mother, sister and friend to so many.

She was fascinated by nature and would spend time at the parks observing and admiring the birds. An avid race fan she enjoyed going to the drag races and loved riding along with her partner, Donnie. There was not a single type of music that she did not enjoy and would listen to it constantly as she prepared meals for her greatest gift of all – her family.

Survivors include her partner, Donnie R. Woods of Great Bend, Kansas; 1 son, Tony (Isabel) Rocha III of Hutchinson, Kansas; 1 daughter, Brittany Pickering of Salina, Kansas; 6 brothers, George Morrison, Jr. and Gary Morrison, both of Great Bend, Kansas, Dennis (Josie) of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Willie Woods, Jr., Michael Woods, and Bobby Woods all of Mansfield, Louisiana; 4 sisters, Joyce (Blue) Windham of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Ruby Woods  and  Catherine Diane Woods of Mansfield, Louisiana, and, Mary McGinnis of Russell, Kansas;  her caregiver, Erica Bittle; 4 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, Craig "Bud" Morrison, and 2 sisters, Mary Jane Ferguson and Cora Sue Murphy.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Street Church of God, 601 E. First Street in Hoisington, Kansas.