Carol Rowell

October 14, 1946 - November 30, 2021

Carol Rowell, 75 of Central City, longtime resident of Grand Island, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. The family will begin greeting guests at 1 PM and Services will be held at 2 PM Monday, December 6th at All Faiths Funeral Home. Daniel Naranjo will officiate. Livestreaming will be available on Carol’s obituary page at www.giallfaiths.com . Entombment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Carol was born on October 14, 1946 in San Antonio, TX the daughter of Joseph and Shirley (Tate) Matson. She was raised and received her education in Amarillo, TX. On May 12, 1964 she was united in marriage to Jim Rowell. After relocating to Grand Island in 1965 the union was blessed with children, Kenith and Kimberly. Carol worked for the Ordinance Plant 1966-1970, a teacher’s aide at Newell Elementary 1977-1979, office manager for Pediatric Associates 1979-1991, Chief Automotive 1991-1996, Toukon Management 1997-2006. She also worked as a seasonal receptionist for H&R Block for many years before her health forced her to retire. Carol loved giving back to her community. She was a volunteer for the Harvest of Harmony Parade serving as a Chair for the Queen Committee. Other involvements included past President of the Diplomats, board of directors for Central Nebraska Federal Credit Union and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Her other passions included gardening and her growing family. Following their son’s tragic passing in 1993 she and Jim became active with MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 57 years, Jim; daughter, Kim (Troy) Amick of Central City; daughter-in-law, Patty Rowell; grandchildren, Zachariah (Samantha) Amick, Rachael Amick (Samuel Schwartz), Christopher (Carrie) Rowell and Candice (Noah) Terwilleger; great grandchildren, Sutton & Palmer; Mason, Beckett & Brady and Linkon; siblings Darlene (Danny) Barnes, Roycelene (Nick) Rodillas, Shirlene (Pat) Christal, Jocelyn Rodriguez and Kelly (Evelyn) Parrack; lifelong friends Kathy and Jerry Shuey. She is also survived by many other family and friends too numerous to list. She was preceded in death by her son Kenith, her parents Joseph and Shirley and a sister Jo Gene (John) Blackwell.