Linda K. Rowe, 72, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  She was born on March 16,1951 in Columbia, MO  to William and Bertha (Hyde) Stone.  Linda grew  up with her three siblings: William, Nina and Norma.  She graduated from Ft. Zumwalt High School.  A friend of hers introduced Linda to her future husband, David Rowe, while he was on leave from the U.S. Marine Corp.  They went together two years and were later married on Dec. 19, 1981 in St. Charles.  The couple moved to Yuma, Arizona and were blessed with their daughter, Katherine, who was their pride and joy.

In 1999, the couple relocated from St. Charles to Troy to enjoy country living.  Through the years, Linda had worked at Monsanto and  also Walgreens.  Tending to her garden was one of her favorite pastimes.  She was an animal lover and had many pets including horses, chickens, dogs and cats throughout her lifetime.  Her two most recent pets were her dog, Max, and her cat, Dunkin.  Linda was a special lady who enjoyed visiting with family and friends.  She will be greatly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Surviving are her beloved husband of over 42 years,  David Rowe of Troy; her daughter, Katherine Rowe and Mike Pose of St. Louis County; her  two sisters:  Nina (Jim) Hughes of O'Fallon, MO, Norma LaVan of O'Fallon, MO; other relatives and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her brother.

Visitation scheduled from 4-8p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636)528-8244.

Funeral service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location.  Rev. Dr. Jeff Moore to officiate.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home.

Family and friends are invited to sign our online guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com